Bukha Facts
| Area | 115.3 km² |
| Population | 4,937 |
| Male Population | 2,967 (60.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,970 (39.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +271.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +82.1% |
| Median Age | 28.7 years (Male: 30.8, Female: 24.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Gulf Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.14306, 56.15278 |
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Bukha Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,328 | 2,431 | 2,711 | 4,533 | 4,937 |
| Population Density | 11.5 / km² | 21.1 / km² | 23.5 / km² | 39.3 / km² | 42.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bukha Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 67.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukha | +241.3% | +86.5% | +67.2% |
| Musandam Governorate | +319% | +122.1% | +87.8% |
| Oman | +411.9% | +148.6% | +100.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bukha Median Age
Median Age: 28.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukha | 28.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
| Musandam Governorate | 28.7 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
| Oman | 28.1 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bukha Population Density
Population Density: 42.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukha | 4,937 | 115.3 km² | 42.8 / km² |
| Musandam Governorate | 53,442 | 1,682.3 km² | 31.8 / km² |
| Oman | 4.4 million | 308,618.3 km² | 14.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bukha 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
Bukha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukha | 54,089 tn | 10.96 tn | 469.1 tons/km² |
| Musandam Governorate | 496,274 tn | 9.29 tn | 295 tons/km² |
| Oman | 39,510,128 tn | 8.99 tn | 128 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
Bukha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 54,089 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 469.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9.1) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14/17 | 10:14 AM | 4 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | 46km W of Qeshm, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/15 | 12:24 AM | 4.2 | 52 km | 11,000 m | 53km NW of Dib Dibba, Oman | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/14 | 1:17 PM | 4.9 | 56.7 km | 16,000 m | 44km NE of Dib Dibba, Oman | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/14 | 2:25 PM | 4.6 | 88 km | 10,000 m | 49km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/14 | 5:44 AM | 5.1 | 50.7 km | 14,300 m | 51km NW of Dib Dibba, Oman | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/13 | 4:19 PM | 4.2 | 62.8 km | 10,000 m | 66km NW of Khasab, Oman | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/13 | 12:41 AM | 4.3 | 77.3 km | 10,000 m | Strait of Hormuz | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/11 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 73.2 km | 21,800 m | southern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/09 | 4:51 PM | 4.6 | 82 km | 6,300 m | Strait of Hormuz | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/09 | 6:49 AM | 4.1 | 74.4 km | 13,200 m | southern Iran | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bukha
Bukha is a wilayat and town in the Musandam governorate of Oman. The other wilayat or comunes in the region are Khasab, Daba Al Bayah and Madha. Khasab town is the regional center of the governorate. fishing harbour is at the end of Bukha towards Ti..
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