Adama Facts
| Area | 36.7 km² |
| Population | 495,536 |
| Male Population | 245,087 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 250,449 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +336.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +78.2% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 23, Female: 21.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Kebele 11 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.55000, 39.26667 |
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Adama Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,534 | 177,225 | 278,027 | 442,603 | 495,536 |
| Population Density | 3,094.6 / km² | 4,830.7 / km² | 7,578.2 / km² | 12,064.1 / km² | 13,506.9 / km² |
Adama Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 59.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adama | +289.8% | +149.7% | +59.2% |
| Oromia Region | +252.4% | +125.7% | +57.3% |
| Ethiopia | +204.4% | +106.5% | +49.5% |
Adama Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adama | 22.2 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 23 yrs |
| Oromia Region | 16.1 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Ethiopia | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Adama Population Density
Population Density: 13,507 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adama | 495,536 | 36.7 km² | 13,507 / km² |
| Oromia Region | 37.3 million | 324,341.2 km² | 115 / km² |
| Ethiopia | 99.1 million | 1,128,902.4 km² | 87.8 / km² |
Adama Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Adama
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Adama
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Adama CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adama | 20,470 tn | 0.04 tn | 558 tons/km² |
| Oromia Region | 1,152,603 tn | 0.03 tn | 3.6 tons/km² |
| Ethiopia | 3,092,124 tn | 0.03 tn | 2.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,470 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 558 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.7) |
* 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.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:35 AM | 4.3 | 76.4 km | 16,760 m | 20km NW of Metahara, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/06 | 5:51 AM | 4.5 | 75.5 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/93 | 2:25 AM | 5.3 | 24.6 km | 12,400 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/89 | 8:53 PM | 4.9 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/85 | 8:37 PM | 4.9 | 86.3 km | 33,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
Adama
Adama (Oromo: Adaamaa or Hadaamaa; Amharic: አዳማ, Ädama, Ādama), also known as Nazret or Nazreth (Amharic: ናዝሬት?, Nazret), is a city in central Ethiopia and the previous capital of the Oromia Region. Adama forms a Special Zone of Oromia and is surroun..
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