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Kigorobya Facts
| Area | 646.7 km² |
| Population | 97,179 |
| Male Population | 47,787 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 49,392 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +683.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +130.5% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.61620, 31.30890 |
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Kigorobya Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,411 | 26,230 | 42,165 | 84,150 | 97,179 |
| Population Density | 19.2 / km² | 40.6 / km² | 65.2 / km² | 130.1 / km² | 150.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kigorobya Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 99.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigorobya | +578% | +220.8% | +99.6% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kigorobya Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigorobya | 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)
Kigorobya Population Density
Population Density: 150 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigorobya | 97,179 | 646.7 km² | 150 / 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
Kigorobya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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
Kigorobya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigorobya | 22,468 tn | 0.23 tn | 34.7 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
Kigorobya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 22,468 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 34.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/19 | 7:40 PM | 4.5 | 22.4 km | 10,000 m | 22km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/17 | 5:19 PM | 4.7 | 31.1 km | 10,000 m | 25km W of Hoima, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/17 | 3:37 AM | 4.2 | 67.3 km | 10,000 m | 53km NNE of Ntoroko, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/15 | 5:47 PM | 4.2 | 31.4 km | 10,000 m | 29km W of Hoima, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/13 | 8:40 AM | 4.6 | 82.7 km | 24,950 m | 35km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/13 | 11:39 AM | 4.1 | 58.7 km | 10,000 m | 58km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/13 | 7:33 AM | 4.7 | 29 km | 10,000 m | 28km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/13 | 6:02 AM | 4.6 | 29.2 km | 9,930 m | 29km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/13 | 10:22 PM | 5.1 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | 57km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/13 | 8:41 PM | 4.4 | 37.8 km | 11,200 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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