Misungwi Facts
| Area | 2091.4 km² |
| Population | 474,756 |
| Male Population | 234,944 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 239,812 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +405.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +94.3% |
| Median Age | 15.1 years (Male: 14.6, Female: 15.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.85000, 33.08333 |
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Misungwi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,943 | 169,295 | 244,353 | 414,635 | 474,756 |
| Population Density | 44.9 / km² | 80.9 / km² | 116.8 / km² | 198.3 / km² | 227 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Misungwi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 69.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misungwi | +341.4% | +144.9% | +69.7% |
| Mwanza Region | +160.4% | +84.1% | +47.1% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Misungwi Median Age
Median Age: 15.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misungwi | 15.1 yrs | 15.6 yrs | 14.6 yrs |
| Mwanza Region | 16.4 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Misungwi Population Density
Population Density: 227 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misungwi | 474,756 | 2,091.4 km² | 227 / km² |
| Mwanza Region | 3.1 million | 11,569.4 km² | 271 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Misungwi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Misungwi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misungwi | 126,013 tn | 0.27 tn | 60.3 tons/km² |
| Mwanza Region | 831,924 tn | 0.27 tn | 71.9 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 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
Misungwi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 126,013 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 60.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | 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 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/17 | 9:55 AM | 4.4 | 30.5 km | 10,000 m | 22km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/02 | 11:11 AM | 4.9 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/02 | 3:15 PM | 5.5 | 72.5 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Misungwi
Misungwi or Missungwi or Isungwi is a town in Misungwi District, Mwanza Region, Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the population of Misungwi town is 30,728. It is the biggest town on the trunk road from Mwanza to Shinyanga.
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