Mendefera Facts
| Area | 705.2 km² |
| Population | 234,332 |
| Male Population | 116,839 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 117,493 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1984.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +160.9% |
| Median Age | 18.2 years (Male: 17.7, Female: 18.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.88722, 38.81528 |
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Mendefera Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,243 | 38,598 | 89,824 | 203,675 | 234,332 |
| Population Density | 15.9 / km² | 54.7 / km² | 127.4 / km² | 288.8 / km² | 332.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mendefera Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 126.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendefera | +1711.6% | +427.7% | +126.7% |
| Debub Region | +255% | +102.6% | +64.9% |
| Eritrea | +155.2% | +65.7% | +46.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mendefera Median Age
Median Age: 18.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendefera | 18.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| Debub Region | 18.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| Eritrea | 18.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mendefera Population Density
Population Density: 332 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendefera | 234,332 | 705.2 km² | 332 / km² |
| Debub Region | 1.1 million | 9,483.7 km² | 114 / km² |
| Eritrea | 4.8 million | 121,227 km² | 39.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mendefera Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1950 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
Mendefera CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendefera | 39,444 tn | 0.17 tn | 55.9 tons/km² |
| Debub Region | 181,561 tn | 0.17 tn | 19.1 tons/km² |
| Eritrea | 786,978 tn | 0.17 tn | 6.5 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
Mendefera CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 39,444 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 55.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.1) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31/04 | 11:16 PM | 4.2 | 97.7 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea-Ethiopia border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/79 | 5:42 PM | 4.3 | 88.8 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea-Ethiopia border region | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/50 | 4:53 PM | 5.6 | 98.2 km | 15,000 m | Eritrea-Ethiopia border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/15 | 8:14 AM | 6.2 | 46.7 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea-Ethiopia border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mendefera
Mendefera (Tigrinya: መንደፈራ?), formerly Adi Ugri, is the capital city of the Debub Region of Eritrea. The town's name derives from the high hill in the center of the city, and is a source of pride to Eritreans. It means 'no one dared' and is a reminde..
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