Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bafang
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 6 | 4.6 |
Bafang Facts
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population | 42,834 |
| Male Population | 20,333 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 22,501 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -24.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.8% |
| Median Age | 18.1 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 19.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.15705, 10.17710 |
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Bafang Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,906 | 53,394 | 44,512 | 39,147 | 42,834 |
| Population Density | 10,116.6 / km² | 9,492.3 / km² | 7,913.2 / km² | 6,959.5 / km² | 7,614.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bafang Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 12.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bafang | -31.2% | -26.7% | -12.1% |
| West Region (Cameroon) | +70.2% | +32% | +15.4% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bafang Median Age
Median Age: 18.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bafang | 18.1 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| West Region (Cameroon) | 16.6 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bafang Population Density
Population Density: 7,615 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bafang | 42,834 | 5.6 km² | 7,615 / km² |
| West Region (Cameroon) | 2 million | 13,890.9 km² | 141 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bafang Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bafang
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
Bafang CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bafang | 13,022 tn | 0.3 tn | 2,315 tons/km² |
| West Region (Cameroon) | 584,876 tn | 0.3 tn | 42.1 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 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
Bafang CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,022 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,315 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
Bafang
Bafang is a town and commune in Cameroon situated in the Haut-Nkam division of the West Province. lies at the heart of the territory of the Bamiléké people, and has a population of roughly 33,324.
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