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Nyimba Facts
| Area | 8662.0 km² |
| Population | 103,465 |
| Male Population | 51,101 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 52,364 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +201.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.6% |
| Median Age | 16.1 years (Male: 15.5, Female: 16.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.55656, 30.81490 |
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Nyimba Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,372 | 63,377 | 76,846 | 90,858 | 103,465 |
| Population Density | 4 / km² | 7.3 / km² | 8.9 / km² | 10.5 / km² | 11.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nyimba Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyimba | +164.3% | +43.4% | +18.2% |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | +174.9% | +65.5% | +38.8% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nyimba Median Age
Median Age: 16.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyimba | 16.1 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | 16.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Nyimba Population Density
Population Density: 11.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyimba | 103,465 | 8,662 km² | 11.9 / km² |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | 1.8 million | 51,208.2 km² | 34.4 / 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
Nyimba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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
Nyimba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyimba | 41,473 tn | 0.4 tn | 4.8 tons/km² |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | 707,324 tn | 0.4 tn | 13.8 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
Nyimba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,473 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/09 | 1:51 AM | 4.3 | 75.6 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/03 | 9:18 PM | 4.9 | 66.8 km | 5,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/91 | 6:09 AM | 3.4 | 87.4 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/81 | 2:41 AM | 4.1 | 27.3 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/81 | 3:15 AM | 4.1 | 14.4 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/81 | 5:45 AM | 4.8 | 32.5 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/81 | 8:31 AM | 4.9 | 77 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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