Dikhil Facts
| Area | 1556.5 km² |
| Population | 22,489 |
| Male Population | 12,111 (53.9%) |
| Female Population | 10,378 (46.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2313.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.8% |
| Median Age | 22.1 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 22.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.10861, 42.37389 |
Map of Dikhil
Interactive Map
Dikhil Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 932 | 15,823 | 17,882 | 20,783 | 22,489 |
| Population Density | 0.6 / km² | 10.2 / km² | 11.5 / km² | 13.4 / km² | 14.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dikhil Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 16.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dikhil | +2129.9% | +31.3% | +16.2% |
| Dikhil Region | +209.6% | +25.6% | +8.5% |
| Djibouti | +301.9% | +51.8% | +24.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dikhil Median Age
Median Age: 22.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dikhil | 22.1 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Dikhil Region | 22 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Djibouti | 22.1 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dikhil Population Density
Population Density: 14.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dikhil | 22,489 | 1,556.5 km² | 14.4 / km² |
| Dikhil Region | 91,334 | 6,711.4 km² | 13.6 / km² |
| Djibouti | 820,439 | 21,622.4 km² | 37.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dikhil Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1960 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
Dikhil CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dikhil | 31,403 tn | 1.4 tn | 20.2 tons/km² |
| Dikhil Region | 135,166 tn | 1.48 tn | 20.1 tons/km² |
| Djibouti | 1,210,220 tn | 1.48 tn | 56 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
Dikhil CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,403 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.2) |
| Earthquake | 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/16 | 5:25 PM | 4.3 | 77.3 km | 8,530 m | 9km NNE of `Arta, Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/16 | 5:20 PM | 4.2 | 69.4 km | 4,230 m | 3km SE of `Arta, Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/15 | 8:15 AM | 4.4 | 8.7 km | 16,129 m | 8km NW of Dikhil, Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/14 | 10:37 PM | 4.6 | 86.3 km | 14,550 m | 27km ESE of Asaita, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/14 | 2:05 AM | 4.1 | 53.3 km | 16,370 m | 53km WNW of Dikhil, Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 10:41 PM | 4.4 | 86.2 km | 10,000 m | Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 5:04 PM | 4.1 | 84.5 km | 12,900 m | Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 2:33 AM | 4.5 | 87.4 km | 10,000 m | Golfe de Tadjoura, Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 1:50 AM | 4.1 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | Golfe de Tadjoura, Djibouti | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 1:47 AM | 4.3 | 87.2 km | 10,000 m | Golfe de Tadjoura, Djibouti | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Dikhil
Dikhil is a town in the western Dikhil Region of Djibouti. Lying east of Lake Abbe, It is situated about 100 kilometers Southwest of Djibouti City and 12 km (7 mi) north of the border with Ethiopia. The town is home to a population of around 35,000 p..
Dikhil Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.