Gamboru Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 236,808 |
| Male Population | 122,282 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 114,526 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +205.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.2% |
| Median Age | 15.5 years (Male: 14.9, Female: 16.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.37299, 14.20690 |
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Gamboru Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,547 | 132,398 | 161,961 | 211,780 | 236,808 |
| Population Density | 26,399 / km² | 45,071.7 / km² | 55,135.7 / km² | 72,095.3 / km² | 80,615.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gamboru Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 30.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamboru | +173.1% | +60% | +30.8% |
| Borno State | +227% | +105.3% | +55% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gamboru Median Age
Median Age: 15.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamboru | 15.5 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
| Borno State | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gamboru Population Density
Population Density: 80,616 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamboru | 236,808 | 2.938 km² | 80,616 / km² |
| Borno State | 5.5 million | 72,299.9 km² | 75.6 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gamboru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gamboru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamboru | 85,390 tn | 0.36 tn | 29,068.9 tons/km² |
| Borno State | 2,199,965 tn | 0.4 tn | 30.4 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gamboru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 85,390 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,068.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
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