Categories in Kumba
Gas stationWholesalersChurchesOther membership organizationsReligionElectronics storesConstruction of buildingsHardware storeEducationHigher education (colleges and universities)Primary and elementary schoolsBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksLoan companiesHealth and medicalHospitalsPharmacies and drug storesApartmentsShoppingHotels and motelsOther accommodationOther transport activitiesTravel agenciesTravel and transportation
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kumba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 12 | 3.8 |
| Shopping | 10 | 3.7 |
| Education | 7 | 4.1 |
| Finance other | 6 | 3.8 |
Kumba Facts
| Area | 22.7 km² |
| Population | 237,190 |
| Male Population | 121,634 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 115,556 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +140.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.0% |
| Median Age | 20 years (Male: 20.3, Female: 19.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Mabanda |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.63630, 9.44690 |
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Kumba Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,600 | 140,156 | 168,266 | 215,915 | 237,190 |
| Population Density | 4,346 / km² | 6,177.7 / km² | 7,416.7 / km² | 9,516.9 / km² | 10,454.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kumba Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | +119% | +54.1% | +28.3% |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | +170.6% | +75.3% | +36.5% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kumba Median Age
Median Age: 20 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | 20 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | 19.4 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kumba Population Density
Population Density: 10,455 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | 237,190 | 22.7 km² | 10,455 / km² |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | 1.6 million | 24,919.3 km² | 65.9 / 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
Kumba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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
Kumba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | 73,463 tn | 0.31 tn | 3,238 tons/km² |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | 487,381 tn | 0.3 tn | 19.6 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
Kumba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,463 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,238 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| 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, 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20/90 | 12:13 PM | 4.7 | 63.8 km | 10,000 m | Cameroon | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kumba
Kumba is a city in Southwest Region, Western Cameroon also known as K town. Kumba has an estimated population of about 400.000 inhabitants with about ¾ of this population falling within the youthful age group. The increase in population is as a resul..
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