Ruhango Facts
| Area | 76.5 km² |
| Population | 81,521 |
| Male Population | 39,206 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 42,315 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +290.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +62.6% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 20.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.25690, 29.78650 |
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Ruhango Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,864 | 42,701 | 50,139 | 71,662 | 81,521 |
| Population Density | 272.7 / km² | 558.2 / km² | 655.4 / km² | 936.8 / km² | 1,065.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruhango Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhango | +243.5% | +67.8% | +42.9% |
| Southern Province, Rwanda | +183.1% | +54.3% | +37.9% |
| Rwanda | +166.7% | +59.8% | +44.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruhango Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhango | 19.7 yrs | 20.7 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Southern Province, Rwanda | 19.4 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Rwanda | 19.2 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ruhango Population Density
Population Density: 1,066 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhango | 81,521 | 76.5 km² | 1,066 / km² |
| Southern Province, Rwanda | 2.8 million | 5,967.6 km² | 468 / 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
Ruhango Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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
Ruhango CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhango | 15,101 tn | 0.19 tn | 197.4 tons/km² |
| Southern Province, Rwanda | 503,016 tn | 0.18 tn | 84.3 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
Ruhango CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,101 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 197.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.7) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/18 | 11:55 PM | 4.3 | 89.7 km | 10,000 m | 11km NE of Bubanza, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 11:30 PM | 4.7 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | 18km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/16 | 4:11 PM | 4.8 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | 24km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/16 | 3:07 PM | 4.5 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | 21km SSE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/15 | 1:28 AM | 5.5 | 94.7 km | 10,000 m | 43km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/15 | 1:25 AM | 5.8 | 99.7 km | 11,000 m | 37km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/09 | 5:03 AM | 4 | 37.6 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/08 | 2:07 AM | 4.6 | 92.5 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/08 | 2:07 AM | 5.3 | 98 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/08 | 11:59 PM | 3.7 | 97 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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