Mirkot Facts
| Area | 26.4 km² |
| Population | 1,242 |
| Male Population | 540 (43.5%) |
| Female Population | 702 (56.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +182.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.4% |
| Median Age | 23.4 years (Male: 19.8, Female: 24.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.99406, 84.53720 |
Map of Mirkot
Interactive Map
Mirkot Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 440 | 1,116 | 1,664 | 1,140 | 1,242 |
| Population Density | 16.6 / km² | 42.2 / km² | 62.9 / km² | 43.1 / km² | 47 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mirkot Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 31.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirkot | +159.1% | +2.2% | -31.5% |
| Nepal | +115.2% | +52.2% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mirkot Median Age
Median Age: 23.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirkot | 23.4 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mirkot Population Density
Population Density: 47 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirkot | 1,242 | 26.4 km² | 47 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mirkot Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Mirkot CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirkot | 415 tn | 0.33 tn | 15.7 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 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
Mirkot CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 415 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17/19 | 8:23 AM | 4.7 | 17.5 km | 10,000 m | 37km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/19 | 12:44 AM | 4.7 | 58 km | 27,340 m | 22km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:07 AM | 4.8 | 30.7 km | 10,000 m | 45km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 5:49 AM | 3.5 | 49.5 km | 10,000 m | 33km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/16 | 11:27 PM | 4.1 | 8 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/16 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/16 | 8:52 AM | 4.5 | 7.2 km | 15,990 m | 26km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/16 | 1:19 AM | 4.5 | 38.8 km | 10,230 m | 45km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/16 | 5:15 AM | 4.4 | 33.3 km | 10,000 m | 41km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/16 | 6:10 PM | 5.1 | 15.8 km | 16,720 m | 40km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mirkot
Mirkot ( मिरकोट ) is a village development committee in Gorkha District in the Gandaki Zone of northern-central Nepal. It is also known as Bhirkot, Gorkha. It lies on the western side of the headquarters of Gorkha. According to the National Populatio..
Mirkot Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.