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Baniachang Facts
| Area | 440.2 km² |
| Population | 423,819 |
| Male Population | 209,015 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 214,804 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +174.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.0% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.1, Female: 19.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bangladesh Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.51863, 91.35787 |
| Postal Codes | 3350, 3351, 3352 |
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Baniachang Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,618 | 247,843 | 316,314 | 400,396 | 423,819 |
| Population Density | 351.3 / km² | 563 / km² | 718.6 / km² | 909.6 / km² | 962.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Baniachang Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baniachang | +159% | +61.6% | +26.6% |
| Sylhet Division | +211.9% | +83.6% | +36.7% |
| Bangladesh | +125.7% | +51.8% | +22.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Baniachang Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baniachang | 19 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Sylhet Division | 19.9 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Bangladesh | 23.2 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Baniachang Population Density
Population Density: 963 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baniachang | 423,819 | 440.2 km² | 963 / km² |
| Sylhet Division | 11.4 million | 12,424.2 km² | 916 / km² |
| Bangladesh | 160.5 million | 139,726.1 km² | 1,149 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Baniachang Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Baniachang CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baniachang | 207,070 tn | 0.49 tn | 470.4 tons/km² |
| Sylhet Division | 6,047,757 tn | 0.53 tn | 486.8 tons/km² |
| Bangladesh | 86,978,104 tn | 0.54 tn | 622.5 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
Baniachang CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 207,070 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 470.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.7) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/17 | 4:50 AM | 4.9 | 47.8 km | 29,510 m | 28km N of Agartala, India | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/17 | 12:23 AM | 4.4 | 93.4 km | 38,770 m | 21km S of Dharmanagar, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/17 | 2:01 PM | 4.5 | 66.7 km | 34,060 m | 4km NW of Chhatak, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/17 | 9:09 AM | 5.7 | 87.2 km | 32,000 m | 20km ENE of Ambasa, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/16 | 2:10 AM | 4.6 | 99.3 km | 32,420 m | 24km S of Karimganj, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/16 | 7:20 AM | 4.4 | 33.1 km | 29,790 m | 33km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/15 | 11:52 PM | 4 | 79.6 km | 14,160 m | 2km SSE of Gafargaon, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/14 | 8:34 PM | 4.1 | 93.9 km | 38,000 m | 7km NE of Barjala, India | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/14 | 5:40 PM | 4.1 | 40.6 km | 31,790 m | 14km NW of Khowai, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/14 | 1:11 PM | 3.9 | 85.9 km | 37,800 m | 10km S of Ranir Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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