Er Rahad Facts
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Population | 244,086 |
| Male Population | 110,979 (45.5%) |
| Female Population | 133,107 (54.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +271.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.2% |
| Median Age | 18.3 years (Male: 17.6, Female: 18.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.71667, 30.65000 |
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Er Rahad Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,689 | 104,157 | 144,281 | 219,941 | 244,086 |
| Population Density | 5,445.7 / km² | 8,634.8 / km² | 11,961.1 / km² | 18,233.5 / km² | 20,235.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Er Rahad Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 52.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Er Rahad | +234.8% | +111.2% | +52.4% |
| North Kurdufan | +277% | +111% | +45.9% |
| Sudan | +234.6% | +101.7% | +43.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Er Rahad Median Age
Median Age: 18.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Er Rahad | 18.3 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| North Kurdufan | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Sudan | 18.2 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Er Rahad Population Density
Population Density: 20,235 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Er Rahad | 244,086 | 12.1 km² | 20,235 / km² |
| North Kurdufan | 2.7 million | 187,195.2 km² | 14.3 / km² |
| Sudan | 40.1 million | 1,849,893.1 km² | 21.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Er Rahad Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 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
Er Rahad CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Er Rahad | 627 tn | 0 tn | 51.9 tons/km² |
| North Kurdufan | 6,800 tn | 0 tn | 0 tons/km² |
| Sudan | 1,160,503 tn | 0.03 tn | 0.6 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
Er Rahad CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 627 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 51.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (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, 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/74 | 7:31 AM | 4.2 | 63.9 km | 33,000 m | Sudan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Er Rahad
Er Rahad is a town in North Kurdufan Province in central Sudan, 30 kilometres south of El Obeid.
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