Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gwanda
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration | 20 |
| Churches | 15 |
| Shopping | 12 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Electronics stores | 7 |
| Travel and transportation | 7 |
| Dance clubs and discotheques | 7 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 7 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Apartments | 5 |
| Corporate management | 5 |
Gwanda Facts
| Area | 9324.8 km² |
| Population | 160,320 |
| Male Population | 77,334 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 82,986 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.1% |
| Median Age | 17.5 years (Male: 16.7, Female: 18.5) |
| Area Codes | 284 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -20.93333, 29.00000 |
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Gwanda Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,369 | 125,903 | 140,493 | 158,027 | 160,320 |
| Population Density | 8.7 / km² | 13.5 / km² | 15.1 / km² | 16.9 / km² | 17.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gwanda Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwanda | +94.2% | +25.5% | +12.5% |
| Matabeleland South Province | +104% | +29.4% | +13.1% |
| Zimbabwe | +153.4% | +49% | +24.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gwanda Median Age
Median Age: 17.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwanda | 17.5 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 16.7 yrs |
| Matabeleland South Province | 17.2 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Zimbabwe | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gwanda Population Density
Population Density: 17.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwanda | 160,320 | 9,324.8 km² | 17.2 / km² |
| Matabeleland South Province | 803,222 | 54,121.3 km² | 14.8 / km² |
| Zimbabwe | 15.7 million | 390,728 km² | 40.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gwanda Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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
Gwanda CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwanda | 26,580 tn | 0.17 tn | 2.9 tons/km² |
| Matabeleland South Province | 140,798 tn | 0.18 tn | 2.6 tons/km² |
| Zimbabwe | 2,424,753 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.2 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
Gwanda CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 26,580 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | 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, 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Gwanda
Gwanda is a town in Zimbabwe. It is the capital of the province of Matabeleland South, one of the 10 administrative provinces in the country. The name Gwanda derives from that of a nearby hill known as Jahunda. Gwanda also refers to the rural distric..
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