Kipushi Facts
| Area | 7494.1 km² |
| Population | 549,784 |
| Male Population | 273,253 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 276,531 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2126.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +220.7% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -11.76097, 27.25135 |
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Kipushi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,696 | 82,284 | 171,435 | 482,359 | 549,784 |
| Population Density | 3.3 / km² | 11 / km² | 22.9 / km² | 64.4 / km² | 73.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kipushi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 181.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi | +1853.2% | +486.2% | +181.4% |
| Katanga Province | +2208.4% | +580.7% | +204.9% |
| 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
Kipushi Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Katanga Province | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kipushi Population Density
Population Density: 73.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi | 549,784 | 7,494.1 km² | 73.4 / km² |
| Katanga Province | 15.9 million | 486,656 km² | 32.7 / 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
Kipushi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Kipushi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi | 65,062 tn | 0.12 tn | 8.7 tons/km² |
| Katanga Province | 1,807,894 tn | 0.11 tn | 3.7 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
Kipushi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,062 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/19 | 8:16 PM | 4.6 | 56.2 km | 10,000 m | 49km SE of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/88 | 9:58 PM | 4.7 | 62.3 km | 33,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/88 | 9:51 AM | 4.1 | 72.1 km | 10,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/87 | 6:41 PM | 3.5 | 53 km | 10,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/87 | 12:50 PM | 3.2 | 49 km | 10,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/87 | 9:43 PM | 4.1 | 38.7 km | 10,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/81 | 1:43 AM | 4.8 | 48.8 km | 33,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/75 | 12:35 PM | 3.5 | 68.7 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kipushi
Kipushi is a town in Haut-Katanga District, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies 35 km southwest of the city of Lubumbashi, very close to the border with Zambia, at an altitude of 1329 m (4363 ft). The main economic activity of the town is mini..
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