Kaabong Facts
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Population | 12,444 |
| Male Population | 6,041 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 6,403 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2015) | -34.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2015) | -16.7% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.48361, 34.14917 |
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Kaabong Population
Years 1975 to 2015
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,044 | 16,752 | 14,931 | 12,444 |
| Population Density | 1,803 / km² | 1,586 / km² | 1,413.6 / km² | 1,178.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kaabong Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 16.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaabong | -34.7% | -25.7% | -16.7% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kaabong Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaabong | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kaabong Population Density
Population Density: 1,178 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaabong | 12,444 | 10.6 km² | 1,178 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kaabong Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2015
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
Kaabong CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaabong | 2,909 tn | 0.23 tn | 275.4 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 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
Kaabong CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,909 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 275.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/12 | 8:18 AM | 6 | 66.9 km | 10,000 m | Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kaabong
Kaabong is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Kaabong District, and the district headquarters are located there.
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