Bikoro Facts
| Area | 11285.0 km² |
| Population | 294,496 |
| Male Population | 146,369 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 148,127 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +288.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.3% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.73280, 18.13407 |
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Bikoro Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,759 | 123,758 | 173,950 | 259,570 | 294,496 |
| Population Density | 6.7 / km² | 11 / km² | 15.4 / km² | 23 / km² | 26.1 / km² |
Bikoro Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikoro | +242.6% | +109.7% | +49.2% |
| Équateur | +214.4% | +96% | +44.6% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | +237% | +120.6% | +60.7% |
Bikoro Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikoro | 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 |
Bikoro Population Density
Population Density: 26.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikoro | 294,496 | 11,285 km² | 26.1 / 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 |
Bikoro Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 to 2100
- 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.
Bikoro CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikoro | 34,179 tn | 0.12 tn | 3 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,179 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3 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.
- 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.
Bikoro
Bikoro is a market town in Équateur Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lying on Lake Tumba, south of Mbandaka. is the administrative center of Bikoro Territory. In 2012, the estimated population was 7,426. was the episcopal see of th..
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