Oniipa Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 1,814 |
| Male Population | 814 (44.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,000 (55.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +112.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.8% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 18.3, Female: 22.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.91667, 16.03333 |
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Oniipa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 854 | 1,490 | 1,580 | 1,694 | 1,814 |
| Population Density | 546.6 / km² | 953.6 / km² | 1,011.2 / km² | 1,084.2 / km² | 1,161 / km² |
Oniipa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oniipa | +98.4% | +13.7% | +7.2% |
| Oshikoto Region | +178.3% | +71.5% | +27.2% |
| Namibia | +169.8% | +71.5% | +28.5% |
Oniipa Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oniipa | 20.3 yrs | 22.8 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Oshikoto Region | 19 yrs | 20 yrs | 18 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Oniipa Population Density
Population Density: 1,161 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oniipa | 1,814 | 1.563 km² | 1,161 / km² |
| Oshikoto Region | 210,170 | 38,640.6 km² | 5.4 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Oniipa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
- 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.
Oniipa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oniipa | 4,596 tn | 2.53 tn | 2,941.5 tons/km² |
| Oshikoto Region | 514,785 tn | 2.45 tn | 13.3 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,596 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,941.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/10 | 2:47 PM | 4 | 51.3 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
Oniipa
Oniipa is a town in the Oshikoto Region of northern Namibia and the district capital of the Oniipa electoral constituency. It lies just outside Ondangwa. It is the hometown of former Lutheran bishop and liberation leader Leonard Auala. is also the w..
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