Waw Township Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 27,705 |
| Male Population | 13,174 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 14,531 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +475.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.8% |
| Median Age | 25.6 years (Male: 24.3, Female: 26.8) |
| Area Codes | 52 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Myanmar Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.47702, 96.67828 |
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Waw Township Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,813 | 24,120 | 31,769 | 27,084 | 27,705 |
| Population Density | 3,500.4 / km² | 17,541.8 / km² | 23,104.7 / km² | 19,697.5 / km² | 20,149.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Waw Township Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 14.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waw Township | +462.7% | +12.3% | -14.7% |
| Bago Region | +1229.6% | +117.2% | +26.7% |
| Myanmar | +73.5% | +27.5% | +12.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Waw Township Median Age
Median Age: 25.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waw Township | 25.6 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Bago Region | 28.2 yrs | 29.3 yrs | 27 yrs |
| Myanmar | 27.2 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Waw Township Population Density
Population Density: 20,149 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waw Township | 27,705 | 1.375 km² | 20,149 / km² |
| Bago Region | 5.2 million | 38,788 km² | 134 / 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
Waw Township Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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
Waw Township CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waw Township | 5,837 tn | 0.21 tn | 4,245.2 tons/km² |
| Bago Region | 1,099,837 tn | 0.21 tn | 28.4 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
Waw Township CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,837 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,245.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/19 | 4:28 AM | 4.8 | 74.7 km | 16,190 m | 41km ENE of Letpandan, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/18 | 6:04 PM | 4.3 | 96.6 km | 20,860 m | 38km SW of Pyu, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/18 | 4:38 PM | 4.1 | 95.6 km | 10,000 m | 45km SW of Pyu, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/17 | 1:56 PM | 4.6 | 79.6 km | 10,000 m | 30km SSE of Tharyarwady, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/17 | 1:19 AM | 4.2 | 79 km | 10,000 m | 39km SSE of Tharyarwady, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/17 | 10:34 AM | 4.2 | 89 km | 5,990 m | 33km NE of Nyaungdon, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/17 | 2:19 PM | 5.1 | 72.6 km | 10,000 m | 34km SE of Tharyarwady, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/14 | 1:09 AM | 4.4 | 41.6 km | 15,390 m | 8km NE of Thanatpin, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/13 | 1:37 PM | 3.4 | 94.2 km | 10,000 m | near the south coast of Myanmar | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/12 | 3:36 PM | 4.4 | 63.4 km | 10,000 m | Myanmar | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Waw Township
Waw Township is a township in Bago District in the Bago Region of Burma. The principal town is Waw.
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