Sandwip Facts
| Area | 225.8 km² |
| Population | 325,962 |
| Male Population | 150,961 (46.3%) |
| Female Population | 175,001 (53.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +142.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.7% |
| Median Age | 20.2 years (Male: 18.3, Female: 21.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bangladesh Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.51409, 91.45491 |
| Postal Codes | 4300, 4301, 4302 |
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Sandwip Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 134,671 | 205,088 | 255,342 | 309,781 | 325,962 |
| Population Density | 596.5 / km² | 908.5 / km² | 1,131.1 / km² | 1,372.2 / km² | 1,443.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sandwip Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 21.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwip | +130% | +51% | +21.3% |
| Chittagong Division | +142.4% | +56.6% | +24.1% |
| Bangladesh | +125.7% | +51.8% | +22.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sandwip Median Age
Median Age: 20.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwip | 20.2 yrs | 21.8 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Chittagong Division | 20.7 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Bangladesh | 23.2 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sandwip Population Density
Population Density: 1,444 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwip | 325,962 | 225.8 km² | 1,444 / km² |
| Chittagong Division | 31.6 million | 31,298.4 km² | 1,010 / 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
Sandwip 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sandwip
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
Sandwip CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwip | 127,629 tn | 0.39 tn | 565.4 tons/km² |
| Chittagong Division | 16,668,555 tn | 0.53 tn | 532.6 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
Sandwip CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 127,629 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 565.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5.6) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27/16 | 12:27 AM | 4.7 | 66.5 km | 10,000 m | 24km NE of Raojan, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/11 | 10:22 AM | 4.1 | 93.8 km | 10,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/09 | 2:41 PM | 4.9 | 68.5 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/09 | 2:24 PM | 4.6 | 67.8 km | 17,300 m | near the coast of Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/08 | 10:44 PM | 4.9 | 94.3 km | 33,800 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 5:39 PM | 3.7 | 94.4 km | 35,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/07 | 1:00 AM | 4 | 99.3 km | 32,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/07 | 12:48 AM | 4.8 | 86.8 km | 36,900 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/05 | 6:27 PM | 4 | 84.2 km | 38,100 m | Tripura, India region | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/05 | 11:40 AM | 4.6 | 85.9 km | 10,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sandwip
Sandwip (Bengali: সন্দ্বীপ) is an island along the south eastern coast of Bangladesh in the Chittagong District. Also spelled Sandvip, the transliteration of the name would in fact be Shondip. It is part of the sub-district of Sandwip Upazila.
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