Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mbandaka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hospitals | 23 |
| Hotels and motels | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration | 12 |
| Religion | 11 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 8 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Other accommodation | 6 |
| Other membership organizations | 5 |
| Banks | 5 |
Mbandaka Facts
| Area | 588.2 km² |
| Population | 355,617 |
| Male Population | 176,750 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 178,867 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +254.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.0% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Area Codes | 5 |
| Neighborhoods | Mbandaka II |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.04865, 18.26034 |
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Mbandaka Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,280 | 160,194 | 216,888 | 313,210 | 355,617 |
| Population Density | 170.5 / km² | 272.4 / km² | 368.7 / km² | 532.5 / km² | 604.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mbandaka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 44.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka | +212.3% | +95.5% | +44.4% |
| 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
Mbandaka Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka | 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)
Mbandaka Population Density
Population Density: 605 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka | 355,617 | 588.2 km² | 605 / 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
Mbandaka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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
Mbandaka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka | 40,298 tn | 0.11 tn | 68.5 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
Mbandaka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,298 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 68.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/88 | 10:55 PM | 4.8 | 58.9 km | 33,000 m | Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mbandaka
Mbandaka, formerly known as Coquilhatville or Coquilhatstad (named after Camille-Aimé Coquilhat), is a city on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, lying near the confluence of the Congo and Ruki Rivers. It is the capital of Équateur ..
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