Linsan Facts
| Area | 423.9 km² |
| Population | 13,186 |
| Male Population | 5,930 (45.0%) |
| Female Population | 7,256 (55.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +84.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.1% |
| Median Age | 16.2 years (Male: 14.9, Female: 17.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.76667, -12.68333 |
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Linsan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,157 | 8,717 | 11,164 | 12,178 | 13,186 |
| Population Density | 16.9 / km² | 20.6 / km² | 26.3 / km² | 28.7 / km² | 31.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Linsan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linsan | +70.2% | +39.7% | +9.1% |
| Guinea | +188.6% | +108.8% | +43.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Linsan Median Age
Median Age: 16.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linsan | 16.2 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
| Guinea | 16.2 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Linsan Population Density
Population Density: 31.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linsan | 13,186 | 423.9 km² | 31.1 / km² |
| Guinea | 12.6 million | 244,925.8 km² | 51.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Linsan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Linsan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linsan | 2,726 tn | 0.21 tn | 6.4 tons/km² |
| Guinea | 2,601,020 tn | 0.21 tn | 10.6 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
Linsan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,726 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/18 | 4:02 PM | 4.6 | 79.4 km | 13,660 m | 24km NNW of Koubia, Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/12 | 10:03 PM | 4.2 | 70.9 km | 10,000 m | Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/87 | 6:07 PM | 4.2 | 90.3 km | 10,000 m | Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/83 | 4:11 AM | 6.3 | 92.8 km | 11,300 m | Guinea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Linsan
Linsan is a town and sub-prefecture in the Lélouma Prefecture in the Labé Region of northern-central Guinea.
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