Categories in Chongwe
Agricultural ProductionFarmingClothing storesMobile phone storesChurchesGovernment OfficeReligionConstruction of buildingsHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolPrimary SchoolBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexGeneral StoreShopping MallHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgeLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chongwe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 31 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 14 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Other accommodation | 13 |
| Churches | 13 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 |
Chongwe Facts
| Area | 1901.3 km² |
| Population | 289,566 |
| Male Population | 143,473 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 146,093 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +545.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +77.9% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 18.2, Female: 17.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.32916, 28.68204 |
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Chongwe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,892 | 108,475 | 162,766 | 263,700 | 289,566 |
| Population Density | 23.6 / km² | 57.1 / km² | 85.6 / km² | 138.7 / km² | 152.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chongwe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 62% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongwe | +487.4% | +143.1% | +62% |
| Lusaka Province | +671.9% | +204.3% | +95.2% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chongwe Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongwe | 17.9 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs |
| Lusaka Province | 19 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chongwe Population Density
Population Density: 152 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongwe | 289,566 | 1,901.3 km² | 152 / km² |
| Lusaka Province | 2.6 million | 22,012 km² | 119 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chongwe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chongwe
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
Chongwe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongwe | 116,782 tn | 0.4 tn | 61.4 tons/km² |
| Lusaka Province | 1,055,307 tn | 0.4 tn | 47.9 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 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
Chongwe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 116,782 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 61.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/17 | 9:03 AM | 3.9 | 12.2 km | 10,000 m | 12km NW of Chongwe, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/16 | 3:05 AM | 4.6 | 85.2 km | 10,000 m | 40km SE of Kafue, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/07 | 3:11 PM | 4.5 | 79.2 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/87 | 6:02 PM | 4.4 | 96.5 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/84 | 6:22 PM | 4.5 | 77.7 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/79 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 91.3 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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