Categories in Atbara
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Atbara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 161 |
| Mosques | 131 |
| Shopping | 129 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 109 |
| Education | 61 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
Atbara Facts
| Area | 17.9 km² |
| Population | 117,671 |
| Male Population | 60,295 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 57,376 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +256.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.5% |
| Median Age | 18.2 years (Male: 17.6, Female: 18.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.70217, 33.98638 |
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Atbara Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,034 | 57,237 | 79,753 | 107,695 | 117,671 |
| Population Density | 1,848.1 / km² | 3,202.1 / km² | 4,461.7 / km² | 6,024.9 / km² | 6,583 / km² |
Atbara Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atbara | +226% | +88.2% | +35% |
| River Nile (state) | +232.7% | +95.2% | +39.1% |
| Sudan | +234.6% | +101.7% | +43.3% |
Atbara Median Age
Median Age: 18.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atbara | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| River Nile (state) | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Sudan | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Atbara Population Density
Population Density: 6,583 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atbara | 117,671 | 17.9 km² | 6,583 / km² |
| River Nile (state) | 1.4 million | 130,709.3 km² | 11 / km² |
| Sudan | 40.1 million | 1,849,893.1 km² | 21.7 / km² |
Atbara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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.
Atbara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atbara | 385 tn | 0 tn | 21.6 tons/km² |
| River Nile (state) | 4,715 tn | 0 tn | 0 tons/km² |
| Sudan | 1,160,503 tn | 0.03 tn | 0.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 385 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Atbara
Atbara (sometimes Atbarah) (Arabic: عطبرة ʿAṭbarah) is a town of 111,399 (2007) located in River Nile State in northeastern Sudan. It is located at the junction of the Nile and Atbara rivers. It is an important railway junction and railroad manufac..
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