Bubaque Facts
| Area | 623.6 km² |
| Population | 13,322 |
| Male Population | 6,391 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 6,931 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +67.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.5% |
| Median Age | 18.5 years (Male: 17.3, Female: 19.7) |
| Area Codes | 82 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.28333, -15.83333 |
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Bubaque Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,968 | 9,582 | 10,875 | 12,922 | 13,322 |
| Population Density | 12.8 / km² | 15.4 / km² | 17.4 / km² | 20.7 / km² | 21.4 / km² |
Bubaque Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubaque | +62.2% | +34.9% | +18.8% |
| Bolama Region | +64.8% | +36.1% | +15.6% |
| Guinea-Bissau | +138.5% | +75.3% | +40.6% |
Bubaque Median Age
Median Age: 18.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubaque | 18.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
| Bolama Region | 18.3 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Guinea-Bissau | 18 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
Bubaque Population Density
Population Density: 21.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubaque | 13,322 | 623.6 km² | 21.4 / km² |
| Bolama Region | 41,410 | 1,625.7 km² | 25.5 / km² |
| Guinea-Bissau | 1.8 million | 34,090 km² | 53.9 / km² |
Bubaque Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Guinea-Bissau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | 4,855 tn | 0 tn | 0.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,855 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 0.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* 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.
Bubaque
Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. Population 9,244 (2008 est). island is known for its wildlife and is heavily forested. It is linked by ferry to Bissau and has an airstrip. It is also whe..
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