Owando Facts
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population | 27,012 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5551.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.9% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.48193, 15.89988 |
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Owando Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 478 | 9,011 | 28,108 | 51,321 | 27,012 | 21,700 | 16,144 |
| Population Density | 104.8 / km² | 1,975 / km² | 6,160.7 / km² | 11,248.4 / km² | 5,920.4 / km² | 4,756.2 / km² | 3,538.4 / km² |
Owando Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owando | +5551% | +199.8% | -3.9% |
| Cuvette Department | — | — | — |
| Republic of the Congo | — | — | — |
Owando Population Density
Population Density: 5,920 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owando | 27,012 | 4.563 km² | 5,920 / km² |
| Cuvette Department | 212,449 | 39,521 km² | 5.4 / km² |
| Republic of the Congo | 4.6 million | 343,019.3 km² | 13.4 / km² |
Owando Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
Owando CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owando | 11,776 tn | 0.44 tn | 2,581.1 tons/km² |
| Cuvette Department | 90,118 tn | 0.42 tn | 2.3 tons/km² |
| Republic of the Congo | 1,968,031 tn | 0.43 tn | 5.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,776 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,581.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Owando
is a town in the central Republic of the Congo, lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and an autonomous commune. It is home to a market and has an airport. was formerly known as Fort Rousset.
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