Rubengera Facts
| Area | 191.6 km² |
| Population | 45,185 |
| Male Population | 21,487 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 23,698 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +546.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +108.4% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 20.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,164 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.03860, 29.39980 |
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Rubengera Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,993 | 16,250 | 21,682 | 39,762 | 45,185 | 48,083 | 50,527 |
| Population Density | 36.5 / km² | 84.8 / km² | 113.2 / km² | 207.6 / km² | 235.9 / km² | 251 / km² | 263.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRubengera Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 108.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubengera | +546.1% | +178.1% | +108.4% |
| Western Province, Rwanda | — | — | — |
| Rwanda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rubengera Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubengera | 18.9 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Western Province, Rwanda | 18.2 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 17.2 yrs |
| Rwanda | 19.2 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rubengera Population Density
Population Density: 236 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubengera | 45,185 | 191.6 km² | 236 / km² |
| Western Province, Rwanda | 2.6 million | 4,871.6 km² | 542 / km² |
| Rwanda | 11.6 million | 25,291.9 km² | 459 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rubengera Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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
Rubengera Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $791 | $514 | $502 | $578 | $777 | $977 | $1,027 | $1,164 |
| Total GDP | $42M | $22.6M | $31.4M | $41.3M | $64.3M | $88.8M | $108M | $126.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Rubengera CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubengera | 8,171 tn | 0.18 tn | 42.7 tons/km² |
| Western Province, Rwanda | 489,511 tn | 0.19 tn | 100.5 tons/km² |
| Rwanda | 2,116,974 tn | 0.18 tn | 83.7 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
Rubengera CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,171 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 42.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/17 | 12:22 AM | 4.6 | 83.7 km | 10,000 m | 20km SE of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 11:30 PM | 4.7 | 75.5 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/16 | 4:11 PM | 4.8 | 77.4 km | 10,000 m | 24km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/16 | 3:07 PM | 4.5 | 83 km | 10,000 m | 21km SSE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/15 | 1:50 AM | 4.3 | 66.6 km | 10,000 m | 21km N of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/15 | 1:28 AM | 5.5 | 50.2 km | 10,000 m | 43km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/15 | 1:25 AM | 5.8 | 57 km | 11,000 m | 37km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/09 | 5:03 AM | 4 | 49.1 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/08 | 12:32 AM | 4 | 77.8 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/08 | 5:13 PM | 3.8 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rubengera
Rubengera is a community in Rwanda, part of the Mabanza commune. It is the capital of Karongi District in Western Province, Rwanda. lies in the western mountains of Rwanda between Lake Kivu and the divide that separates the catchments of the Congo R..
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