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Cape Maclear Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 2,030 |
| Male Population | 1,020 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,010 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +245.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.2% |
| Median Age | 18.1 years (Male: 17.9, Female: 18.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.01667, 34.85000 |
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Cape Maclear Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 587 | 1,168 | 1,229 | 1,969 | 2,030 |
| Population Density | 1,043.6 / km² | 2,076.4 / km² | 2,184.9 / km² | 3,500.4 / km² | 3,608.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cape Maclear Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 60.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Maclear | +235.4% | +68.6% | +60.2% |
| Malawi | +224.6% | +83.1% | +53.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cape Maclear Median Age
Median Age: 18.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Maclear | 18.1 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cape Maclear Population Density
Population Density: 3,609 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Maclear | 2,030 | 0.563 km² | 3,609 / km² |
| Malawi | 17.4 million | 118,839 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cape Maclear Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 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
Cape Maclear CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Maclear | 327 tn | 0.16 tn | 581.1 tons/km² |
| Malawi | 2,635,428 tn | 0.15 tn | 22.2 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
Cape Maclear CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 327 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 581.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/16 | 2:07 PM | 4.4 | 70.3 km | 10,000 m | 27km N of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/15 | 7:33 AM | 4.4 | 43.6 km | 36,080 m | 24km ENE of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/10 | 11:14 PM | 4.7 | 42.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/07 | 5:39 PM | 4.8 | 22.4 km | 13,800 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/06 | 4:34 PM | 3.8 | 82.9 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/00 | 11:49 AM | 4.2 | 64 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/00 | 1:57 AM | 3.9 | 47.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/98 | 12:12 PM | 4.8 | 28.2 km | 46,400 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/96 | 9:36 AM | 4.6 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/95 | 8:46 PM | 4.6 | 52.3 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cape Maclear
Cape Maclear or Chembe is a town in the Mangochi District of Malawi's Southern Region. The town, situated on the Nankumba Peninsula, is on the southern shore of Lake Malawi and is the busiest resort on Lake Malawi. Cape Maclear is close to the island..
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