Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Byumba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration | 15 |
| Shopping | 10 |
Byumba Facts
| Area | 39.4 km² |
| Population | 59,402 |
| Male Population | 28,463 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 30,939 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +303.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +217.2% |
| Median Age | 19.6 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 20.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.57630, 30.06750 |
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Byumba Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,740 | 16,829 | 18,728 | 54,111 | 59,402 |
| Population Density | 373.8 / km² | 426.7 / km² | 474.9 / km² | 1,372.1 / km² | 1,506.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Byumba Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 188.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byumba | +267.1% | +221.5% | +188.9% |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | +40.1% | +9.7% | +14.7% |
| Rwanda | +166.7% | +59.8% | +44.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Byumba Median Age
Median Age: 19.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byumba | 19.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | 18.9 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Rwanda | 19.2 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Byumba Population Density
Population Density: 1,506 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byumba | 59,402 | 39.4 km² | 1,506 / km² |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | 1.8 million | 3,272.5 km² | 558 / km² |
| Rwanda | 11.6 million | 25,291.9 km² | 459 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Byumba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Byumba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byumba | 12,012 tn | 0.2 tn | 304.6 tons/km² |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | 343,055 tn | 0.19 tn | 104.8 tons/km² |
| Rwanda | 2,116,974 tn | 0.18 tn | 83.7 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
Byumba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,012 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 304.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/02 | 4:51 PM | 4.2 | 92 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/02 | 5:09 PM | 4.6 | 67 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/94 | 8:25 AM | 4.8 | 39.3 km | 33,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Byumba
Byumba is a city in northern Rwanda, and is the capital of Gicumbi District. It is home to an SOS Children's Village. The city lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi), north of the capital Kigali. This location lies approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi), sout..
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