Lukula Facts
| Area | 2722.1 km² |
| Population | 351,049 |
| Male Population | 174,412 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 176,637 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -13.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.6% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.39224, 12.94871 |
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Lukula Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 405,066 | 389,543 | 375,785 | 307,928 | 351,049 |
| Population Density | 148.8 / km² | 143.1 / km² | 138 / km² | 113.1 / km² | 129 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lukula Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukula | -24% | -21% | -18.1% |
| Bas-Congo | -19.3% | -16.4% | -13.2% |
| 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
Lukula Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukula | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Bas-Congo | 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)
Lukula Population Density
Population Density: 129 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukula | 351,049 | 2,722.1 km² | 129 / km² |
| Bas-Congo | 2.6 million | 54,367.7 km² | 47.5 / 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
Lukula Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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
Lukula CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukula | 41,623 tn | 0.12 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
| Bas-Congo | 311,117 tn | 0.12 tn | 5.7 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
Lukula CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,623 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* 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.
Lukula
Lukula is a town in, and a territory of Bas-Congo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies on the road and disused Mayumbe railway line between Boma, to the south, and Tshela, to the north, on the southern bank of the Lakula river. Lukula ..
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