Ngerulmud Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 382 |
| Male Population | 194 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 188 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6266.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +235.1% |
| Median Age | 35.3 years (Male: 34.9, Female: 36) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Palau Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.50077, 134.62380 |
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Ngerulmud Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6 | 34 | 114 | 364 | 382 |
| Population Density | 13.7 / km² | 77.7 / km² | 260.6 / km² | 832 / km² | 873.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ngerulmud Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 219.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngerulmud | +5966.7% | +970.6% | +219.3% |
| Palau | +88.4% | +53.2% | +18.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ngerulmud Median Age
Median Age: 35.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngerulmud | 35.3 yrs | 36 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Palau | 32.6 yrs | 32.4 yrs | 32.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ngerulmud Population Density
Population Density: 873 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngerulmud | 382 | 0.438 km² | 873 / km² |
| Palau | 12,621 | 497.5 km² | 25.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ngerulmud 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
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/17 | 9:19 PM | 5 | 15.2 km | 10,000 m | 13km E of Ngetkib, Palau | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/16 | 2:05 AM | 5 | 56.9 km | 16,239 m | 8km S of Kayangel, Palau | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/13 | 10:48 PM | 4.5 | 81.2 km | 15,900 m | 30km ESE of Angaur State, Palau | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/11 | 3:26 AM | 5.3 | 24.6 km | 37,500 m | Palau region | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/05 | 4:56 PM | 4.2 | 92 km | 10,000 m | Palau region | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/01 | 6:16 PM | 4.3 | 53.7 km | 33,000 m | Palau region | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/99 | 11:59 PM | 4.5 | 88.1 km | 33,000 m | Palau region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/95 | 11:32 PM | 4.9 | 40.8 km | 10,000 m | Palau region | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/95 | 7:01 PM | 5.3 | 23.8 km | 33,000 m | Palau region | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/87 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 70.1 km | 33,000 m | Palau region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ngerulmud
Ngerulmud is the capital of the Republic of Palau, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It replaced Koror, Palau's largest city, as capital in 2006. The settlement is located in the state of Melekeok on Babeldaob, the country's largest island, loca..
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