Categories in Uvira
Gas StationMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionElectronics StoreEducationElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolUniversityPhotography StudioTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsRestaurantsHospitalsApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexShopping MallSports clubBed and breakfastsHotels and motelsTransportation Service
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Uvira
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other membership organizations | 19 |
| Public administration | 16 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 |
| Apartments | 12 |
| All membership organizations | 11 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Hospitals | 8 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 8 |
Uvira Facts
| Area | 2607.4 km² |
| Population | 656,877 |
| Male Population | 326,580 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 330,297 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +221.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.3% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Neighborhoods | Gombe |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.39534, 29.13779 |
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Uvira Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 204,130 | 312,106 | 415,086 | 583,719 | 656,877 |
| Population Density | 78.3 / km² | 119.7 / km² | 159.2 / km² | 223.9 / km² | 251.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Uvira Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvira | +186% | +87% | +40.6% |
| South Kivu | +191.3% | +87.7% | +43.8% |
| 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
Uvira Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvira | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| South Kivu | 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)
Uvira Population Density
Population Density: 252 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvira | 656,877 | 2,607.4 km² | 252 / km² |
| South Kivu | 4 million | 63,440.5 km² | 63 / 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
Uvira Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Uvira CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvira | 73,839 tn | 0.11 tn | 28.3 tons/km² |
| South Kivu | 451,206 tn | 0.11 tn | 7.1 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
Uvira CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,839 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/19 | 8:56 AM | 4.5 | 83 km | 10,000 m | 44km SW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 11:55 PM | 4.3 | 56.6 km | 10,000 m | 11km NE of Bubanza, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/18 | 4:58 PM | 4.3 | 72.1 km | 10,000 m | 72km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/18 | 7:49 PM | 4.5 | 50.5 km | 10,000 m | 51km WNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/17 | 12:22 AM | 4.6 | 83.7 km | 10,000 m | 20km SE of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/17 | 5:20 PM | 4.8 | 93.9 km | 12,330 m | 30km SW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/17 | 9:48 PM | 5 | 98.3 km | 10,000 m | 20km SW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/17 | 5:45 PM | 5 | 83.4 km | 12,230 m | 24km SSW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 11:30 PM | 4.7 | 88.3 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/16 | 4:11 PM | 4.8 | 82.9 km | 10,000 m | 24km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Uvira
Uvira is a city in Sud-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, located at the extreme north end of Lake Tanganyika. There is a lake port called Kalundu at the southern end of the town, which provides links by boat to Kalemie in Katanga Province,..
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