Muanza Facts
| Area | 1374.6 km² |
| Population | 10,928 |
| Male Population | 5,268 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 5,660 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6144.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +380.4% |
| Median Age | 13.7 years (Male: 14, Female: 13.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -18.89722, 34.79278 |
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Muanza Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175 | 765 | 2,275 | 10,453 | 10,928 |
| Population Density | 0.1 / km² | 0.6 / km² | 1.7 / km² | 7.6 / km² | 7.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Muanza Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 359.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muanza | +5873.1% | +1266.4% | +359.5% |
| Sofala Province | +140% | +90.1% | +43.5% |
| Mozambique | +173.4% | +111.3% | +53.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Muanza Median Age
Median Age: 13.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muanza | 13.7 yrs | 13.5 yrs | 14 yrs |
| Sofala Province | 16.3 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Muanza Population Density
Population Density: 7.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muanza | 10,928 | 1,374.6 km² | 7.9 / km² |
| Sofala Province | 2.2 million | 67,749.5 km² | 31.9 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Muanza 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
Muanza CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muanza | 2,375 tn | 0.22 tn | 1.7 tons/km² |
| Sofala Province | 467,733 tn | 0.22 tn | 6.9 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 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
Muanza CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,375 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/17 | 2:37 AM | 5.6 | 69.1 km | 27,000 m | 32km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/16 | 3:31 AM | 4.6 | 45.6 km | 10,000 m | 124km N of Dondo, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/15 | 4:28 PM | 4 | 59.1 km | 16,550 m | 33km NW of Dondo, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/09 | 3:20 PM | 4.5 | 90.7 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/04 | 6:22 PM | 4.7 | 75.7 km | 33,300 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/02 | 11:02 PM | 4.4 | 87.1 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/00 | 6:03 AM | 3.9 | 73.2 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/91 | 5:09 AM | 4.1 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/91 | 1:54 PM | 5.1 | 69.3 km | 32,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/87 | 11:58 PM | 3.4 | 92.9 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Muanza
Muanza is one of two towns of this name in Mozambique. This one is served by a railway.
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