Jalthal Facts
| Area | 73.0 km² |
| Population | 9,528 |
| Male Population | 4,359 (45.8%) |
| Female Population | 5,169 (54.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1072.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +91.8% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 22, Female: 24.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.51780, 87.98521 |
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Jalthal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 813 | 2,872 | 4,968 | 8,619 | 9,528 |
| Population Density | 11.1 / km² | 39.3 / km² | 68.1 / km² | 118.1 / km² | 130.5 / km² |
Jalthal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 73.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalthal | +960.1% | +200.1% | +73.5% |
| Nepal | +115.2% | +52.2% | +20.2% |
Jalthal Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalthal | 23.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Jalthal Population Density
Population Density: 131 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalthal | 9,528 | 73 km² | 131 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Jalthal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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.
Jalthal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalthal | 3,100 tn | 0.33 tn | 42.5 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,100 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 42.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/18 | 4:15 AM | 4.4 | 72.2 km | 52,910 m | 29km NNW of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:08 AM | 4.4 | 68.7 km | 38,300 m | 17km E of Dhankuta, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/17 | 11:43 PM | 4.2 | 85.6 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/17 | 10:13 PM | 4.2 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | 23km NNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.5 | 89.3 km | 24,390 m | 5km SSE of Rangpo, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/15 | 5:42 AM | 4.4 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | 48km WNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/15 | 12:35 PM | 5.1 | 39 km | 31,710 m | 13km ESE of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/13 | 6:12 AM | 5.2 | 95 km | 9,870 m | 11km WNW of Singtam, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/13 | 6:35 AM | 4.2 | 91.3 km | 47,100 m | 46km WNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/12 | 7:39 PM | 4.7 | 80.7 km | 25,000 m | Sikkim, India | usgs.gov |
Jalthal
Jalthal is a village development committee in Jhapa District in the Mechi Zone of south-eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 13,132.
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