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Samfya Facts
| Area | 5185.1 km² |
| Population | 224,538 |
| Male Population | 110,024 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 114,514 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +211.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.6% |
| Median Age | 15.7 years (Male: 15.1, Female: 16.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -11.36491, 29.55652 |
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Samfya Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,129 | 130,056 | 158,611 | 201,070 | 224,538 |
| Population Density | 13.9 / km² | 25.1 / km² | 30.6 / km² | 38.8 / km² | 43.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Samfya Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samfya | +178.8% | +54.6% | +26.8% |
| Luapula Province | +9.7% | +53.5% | +54.1% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Samfya Median Age
Median Age: 15.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samfya | 15.7 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.1 yrs |
| Luapula Province | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Samfya Population Density
Population Density: 43.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samfya | 224,538 | 5,185.1 km² | 43.3 / km² |
| Luapula Province | 1.3 million | 49,487 km² | 26.2 / 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
Samfya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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
Samfya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samfya | 89,460 tn | 0.4 tn | 17.3 tons/km² |
| Luapula Province | 519,304 tn | 0.4 tn | 10.5 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
Samfya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 89,460 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/18 | 6:38 AM | 4.5 | 10.4 km | 10,000 m | 10km W of Samfya, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/14 | 6:25 PM | 5.3 | 49.1 km | 10,000 m | 49km NNE of Samfya, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/07 | 8:09 PM | 4.2 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/03 | 3:27 AM | 3.7 | 29.4 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/79 | 5:59 PM | 4 | 98.2 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Samfya
Samfya is a town located in the Zambian province of Luapula. It is the center of Samfya District. The town is located on the south-western shore of Lake Bangweulu, on the longest stretch of well-defined shore of that lake (the northern, eastern and s..
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