Butaleja Facts
| Area | 77.4 km² |
| Population | 46,161 |
| Male Population | 22,626 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 23,535 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +514.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +111.1% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.91194, 33.95111 |
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Butaleja Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,509 | 14,590 | 21,868 | 39,559 | 46,161 |
| Population Density | 97 / km² | 188.4 / km² | 282.4 / km² | 510.9 / km² | 596.1 / km² |
Butaleja Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 80.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butaleja | +426.8% | +171.1% | +80.9% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Butaleja Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butaleja | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Butaleja Population Density
Population Density: 596 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butaleja | 46,161 | 77.4 km² | 596 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Butaleja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Butaleja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butaleja | 10,203 tn | 0.22 tn | 131.8 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,203 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 131.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Butaleja
Butaleja is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Butaleja District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.
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