Fotokol Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 35,573 |
| Male Population | 18,360 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 17,213 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +861.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +80.4% |
| Median Age | 14.2 years (Male: 14.2, Female: 14.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.37308, 14.22774 |
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Fotokol Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,701 | 12,688 | 19,722 | 31,939 | 35,573 |
| Population Density | 1,377.1 / km² | 4,721.1 / km² | 7,338.4 / km² | 11,884.3 / km² | 13,236.5 / km² |
Fotokol Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 61.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotokol | +763% | +151.7% | +61.9% |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | +210.6% | +90.2% | +42.4% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Fotokol Median Age
Median Age: 14.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotokol | 14.2 yrs | 14.2 yrs | 14.2 yrs |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 14.7 yrs | 15.6 yrs | 14.1 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Fotokol Population Density
Population Density: 13,237 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotokol | 35,573 | 2.688 km² | 13,237 / km² |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 4.1 million | 34,290.7 km² | 119 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Fotokol Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Fotokol CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotokol | 10,815 tn | 0.3 tn | 4,024 tons/km² |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 1,205,731 tn | 0.3 tn | 35.2 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,815 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,024 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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, 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.
Fotokol
Fotokol is a town and commune in Logone-et-Chari Department, Far North Region, Cameroon. It is home to Fotokol High School. town is about 300 meters across a small river from the Nigerian village of Gamboru, where Fotokol residents often go for supp..
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