Mafa Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 20,595 |
| Male Population | 10,606 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 9,989 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1236.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.5% |
| Median Age | 17.2 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.92417, 13.60066 |
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Mafa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,541 | 10,176 | 12,368 | 18,280 | 20,595 |
| Population Density | 3,522.3 / km² | 23,259.4 / km² | 28,269.7 / km² | 41,782.9 / km² | 47,074.3 / km² |
Mafa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 47.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mafa | +1086.2% | +79.6% | +47.8% |
| Borno State | +227% | +105.3% | +55% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Mafa Median Age
Median Age: 17.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mafa | 17.2 yrs | 17.6 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Borno State | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Mafa Population Density
Population Density: 47,074 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mafa | 20,595 | 0.438 km² | 47,074 / km² |
| Borno State | 5.5 million | 72,299.9 km² | 75.6 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Mafa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
- 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.
Mafa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mafa | 8,285 tn | 0.4 tn | 18,936.3 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,285 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,936.3 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.
- 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.
Mafa
Mafa is a Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mafa. has an area of 2,869 km² and a population of 103,518 at the 2006 census. postal code of the area is 611. is one of the sixteen LGAs that constitute ..
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