Salin Township Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 13,462 |
| Male Population | 6,201 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 7,261 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +223.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.6% |
| Median Age | 28.9 years (Male: 27.8, Female: 29.9) |
| Area Codes | 63 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Myanmar Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.57923, 94.65834 |
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Salin Township Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,163 | 12,718 | 14,569 | 13,177 | 13,462 |
| Population Density | 2,896 / km² | 8,847.3 / km² | 10,135 / km² | 9,166.6 / km² | 9,364.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Salin Township Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salin Township | +216.5% | +3.6% | -9.6% |
| Magway Region | +771% | +66.4% | +8% |
| Myanmar | +73.5% | +27.5% | +12.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Salin Township Median Age
Median Age: 28.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salin Township | 28.9 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 27.8 yrs |
| Magway Region | 29.4 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| Myanmar | 27.2 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Salin Township Population Density
Population Density: 9,365 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salin Township | 13,462 | 1.438 km² | 9,365 / km² |
| Magway Region | 4.1 million | 44,841 km² | 92.5 / 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
Salin Township Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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
Salin Township CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salin Township | 2,893 tn | 0.21 tn | 2,012.3 tons/km² |
| Magway Region | 890,442 tn | 0.21 tn | 19.9 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
Salin Township CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,893 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,012.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21/19 | 7:01 AM | 4.2 | 48.9 km | 62,830 m | 72km WSW of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/18 | 5:58 PM | 4.5 | 64.9 km | 90,500 m | 46km NW of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/17 | 6:13 PM | 4.6 | 96.4 km | 95,120 m | 59km WNW of Pakokku, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/17 | 9:49 PM | 4.3 | 85.6 km | 71,980 m | 40km SSW of Magway, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/16 | 10:57 AM | 4.5 | 39 km | 93,150 m | 16km WNW of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/16 | 10:34 AM | 6.8 | 39.2 km | 82,000 m | 26km W of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/16 | 10:01 AM | 5.1 | 85.8 km | 131,470 m | 17km W of Pakokku, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/16 | 5:04 AM | 4.3 | 53.6 km | 78,310 m | 64km W of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/16 | 8:05 AM | 4.5 | 72 km | 49,030 m | 95km W of Yenangyaung, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/16 | 3:13 AM | 4.6 | 58.5 km | 100,990 m | 24km ENE of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Salin Township
Salin Township (Burmese: စလင်း မြို့နယ်) is a township of Minbu District in the Magway Division of Myanmar. The principal town is Salin.
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