Paletwa Facts
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population | 207 |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.6% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Myanmar Time |
| Lat & Lng | 21.30447, 92.85551 |
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Paletwa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 90 | 125 | 203 | 207 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 102.9 / km² | 142.9 / km² | 232 / km² | 236.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paletwa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 62.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paletwa | — | +125.6% | +62.4% |
| Chin State | +1512% | +145.6% | +36.3% |
| Myanmar | +73.5% | +27.5% | +12.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paletwa Population Density
Population Density: 237 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paletwa | 207 | 0.875 km² | 237 / km² |
| Chin State | 519,449 | 36,006.4 km² | 14.4 / km² |
| Myanmar | 53.1 million | 668,905 km² | 79.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paletwa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Paletwa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paletwa | 38 tn | 0.18 tn | 42.9 tons/km² |
| Chin State | 96,273 tn | 0.19 tn | 2.7 tons/km² |
| Myanmar | 11,664,181 tn | 0.22 tn | 17.4 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
Paletwa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 42.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/19 | 1:52 PM | 4.7 | 88.9 km | 35,000 m | 81km NE of Akyab, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/18 | 1:33 PM | 4.2 | 93.4 km | 57,570 m | 91km S of Hakha, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/18 | 10:33 PM | 4.1 | 95.4 km | 32,090 m | 39km SSW of Saiha, India | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/17 | 1:23 PM | 4.6 | 81.2 km | 46,160 m | 116km NE of Akyab, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/16 | 5:47 PM | 4.4 | 77.2 km | 61,660 m | 100km SSE of Saiha, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/15 | 3:59 PM | 4.5 | 98.6 km | 53,290 m | 46km SSE of Saiha, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/14 | 4:12 PM | 4.5 | 90.8 km | 57,440 m | 70km SE of Saiha, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/14 | 3:56 PM | 4.2 | 92.9 km | 60,400 m | 116km WNW of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/14 | 8:19 AM | 4.5 | 79.7 km | 10,000 m | 49km N of Akyab, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/14 | 6:51 AM | 4.5 | 90.4 km | 54,580 m | 97km S of Hakha, Burma | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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