Categories in Chitipa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chitipa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 | 3 |
Chitipa Facts
| Area | 3413.6 km² |
| Population | 279,119 |
| Male Population | 135,277 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 143,842 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +397.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +94.2% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.5, Female: 16.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.70237, 33.26969 |
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Chitipa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,101 | 112,644 | 143,695 | 241,089 | 279,119 |
| Population Density | 16.4 / km² | 33 / km² | 42.1 / km² | 70.6 / km² | 81.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chitipa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 67.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitipa | +329.7% | +114% | +67.8% |
| Malawi | +224.6% | +83.1% | +53.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chitipa Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitipa | 16 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chitipa Population Density
Population Density: 81.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitipa | 279,119 | 3,413.6 km² | 81.8 / 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
Chitipa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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
Chitipa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitipa | 37,724 tn | 0.14 tn | 11.1 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
Chitipa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,724 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | 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 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/14 | 7:47 PM | 5.1 | 74.4 km | 14,930 m | 12km SW of Karonga, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/11 | 5:50 AM | 4.1 | 68.1 km | 10,000 m | Lake Malawi region | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/10 | 9:44 PM | 4.2 | 89 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/10 | 10:55 PM | 4.2 | 76.7 km | 27,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/10 | 2:07 AM | 4.6 | 74 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/10 | 6:36 AM | 4.1 | 72.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/10 | 8:40 AM | 4 | 69.9 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/10 | 8:29 PM | 4.2 | 82 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/10 | 3:20 PM | 4.6 | 72.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/09 | 11:19 PM | 6 | 75 km | 6,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chitipa
is the capital of Chitipa District, Malawi and the birthplace of Malawian lawyer, politician, and philanthropist James Nyondo. It is also known as Fort Hill. It is very near Malawi's tri-point border with Zambia and Tanzania.
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