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Sinazongwe Facts
| Area | 4301.9 km² |
| Population | 135,340 |
| Male Population | 65,558 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 69,782 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +288.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.2% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.6, Female: 16.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.26140, 27.46179 |
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Sinazongwe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,878 | 68,164 | 87,790 | 119,296 | 135,340 |
| Population Density | 8.1 / km² | 15.8 / km² | 20.4 / km² | 27.7 / km² | 31.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sinazongwe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinazongwe | +242% | +75% | +35.9% |
| Southern Province, Zambia | +247.8% | +88.5% | +45.5% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sinazongwe Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinazongwe | 16 yrs | 16.4 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Southern Province, Zambia | 16.1 yrs | 16.4 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sinazongwe Population Density
Population Density: 31.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinazongwe | 135,340 | 4,301.9 km² | 31.5 / km² |
| Southern Province, Zambia | 1.9 million | 85,355.5 km² | 22.1 / 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
Sinazongwe 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
Sinazongwe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinazongwe | 54,187 tn | 0.4 tn | 12.6 tons/km² |
| Southern Province, Zambia | 760,394 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.9 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
Sinazongwe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 54,187 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (3.8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/12 | 4:49 AM | 4.5 | 40.5 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/10 | 6:24 PM | 4.3 | 55.3 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/09 | 8:39 PM | 4.1 | 9 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/04 | 6:18 AM | 4.1 | 43.4 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/90 | 11:58 AM | 4.4 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/87 | 6:13 AM | 3.5 | 76.4 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/86 | 12:45 AM | 3.8 | 44.3 km | 5,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/86 | 2:43 AM | 3.6 | 51.1 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/82 | 2:07 AM | 3.8 | 78.2 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/81 | 8:07 AM | 4.6 | 99.8 km | 33,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sinazongwe
Sinazongwe is a town in the Southern Province of Zambia, lying on the north shore of Lake Kariba. It was constructed in the 1950s as a local administrative centre, while its main industry now is kapenta fishing. It is also home to a lighthouse and an..
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