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| Area of Slave Island, Western Province | 9.6 km² |
| Population | 47,476 |
| Male Population | 23,505 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 23,971 (50.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -12.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -16.4% |
| Median Age | 32.1 |
| Male Median Age | 31.5 |
| Female Median Age | 32.7 |
| Local Time | Monday 4:58 PM |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.91667° / 79.85° |
| Postal Codes | 00200 |
Slave Island, Western Province - Map
Slave Island, Western Province Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,479 | 61,232 | 56,778 | 47,476 |
| Population Density | 5,649 / km² | 6,349 / km² | 5,887 / km² | 4,923 / km² |
Slave Island Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 16.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island, Western Province | -12.9% | -22.5% | -16.4% |
| Colombo | -18.3% | -25.5% | -18.1% |
| Kŏḷamba District | +51.9% | +12.9% | +6.4% |
| Sri Lanka | +50.8% | +19.8% | +10.4% |
Slave Island, Western Province Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island, Western Province | 32.1 years | 32.7 years | 31.5 years |
| Colombo | 29.3 years | 29.8 years | 28.8 years |
| Kŏḷamba District | 32.2 years | 33 years | 31.4 years |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 years | 31.1 years | 29.8 years |
Slave Island, Western Province Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,472 | 1,475 | 2,948 |
| 5-9 | 1,640 | 1,626 | 3,267 |
| 10-14 | 1,784 | 1,743 | 3,527 |
| 15-19 | 1,833 | 1,739 | 3,573 |
| 20-24 | 2,327 | 2,405 | 4,733 |
| 25-29 | 2,155 | 2,070 | 4,226 |
| 30-34 | 1,868 | 1,693 | 3,562 |
| 35-39 | 1,591 | 1,497 | 3,089 |
| 40-44 | 1,692 | 1,609 | 3,302 |
| 45-49 | 1,534 | 1,534 | 3,068 |
| 50-54 | 1,504 | 1,586 | 3,091 |
| 55-59 | 1,350 | 1,493 | 2,843 |
| 60-64 | 1,095 | 1,276 | 2,371 |
| 65-69 | 821 | 1,018 | 1,839 |
| 70-74 | 486 | 670 | 1,156 |
| 75-79 | 353 | 538 | 892 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Slave Island, Western Province Population Density
Population Density: 4,923 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island, Western Province | 47,476 | 9.6 km² | 4,923 / km² |
| Colombo | 316,315 | 19.1 km² | 16,558 / km² |
| Kŏḷamba District | 2.3 million | 683.3 km² | 3,368 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309.2 / km² |
Slave Island, Western Province Historical Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2015Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.Sources: [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
Slave Island, Western Province CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island, Western Province | 53,912 t | 1.14 t | 5,590 t/km² |
| Colombo | 410,510 t | 1.3 t | 21,488 t/km² |
| Kŏḷamba District | 3,251,747 t | 1.41 t | 4,759 t/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,851 t | 1.02 t | 316.4 t/km² |
Slave Island, Western Province CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 53,912 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.14 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,590 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Flood | High (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
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