Basankusu Facts
| Area | 13180.6 km² |
| Population | 342,556 |
| Male Population | 170,259 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 172,297 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +269.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +63.1% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.22095, 19.80205 |
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Basankusu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,716 | 151,662 | 209,982 | 300,367 | 342,556 |
| Population Density | 7 / km² | 11.5 / km² | 15.9 / km² | 22.8 / km² | 26 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basankusu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 43% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basankusu | +224% | +98.1% | +43% |
| Équateur | +214.4% | +96% | +44.6% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | +237% | +120.6% | +60.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basankusu Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basankusu | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Équateur | 17.1 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.9 yrs |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Basankusu Population Density
Population Density: 26 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basankusu | 342,556 | 13,180.6 km² | 26 / km² |
| Équateur | 8 million | 404,409.1 km² | 19.7 / km² |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 77.3 million | 2,329,724.8 km² | 33.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Basankusu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 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
Basankusu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basankusu | 38,583 tn | 0.11 tn | 2.9 tons/km² |
| Équateur | 898,331 tn | 0.11 tn | 2.2 tons/km² |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,769,681 tn | 0.11 tn | 3.8 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
Basankusu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,583 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/95 | 5:04 PM | 5.5 | 43.5 km | 10,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/95 | 8:51 AM | 5.4 | 48.5 km | 10,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Basankusu
Basankusu is a town in Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the main town and administrative centre of the Basankusu Territory. In 2004, it had an estimated population of 23,764. It has a gravel airstrip, covered and open market..
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