Rusiga Facts
| Area | 26.2 km² |
| Population | 14,004 |
| Male Population | 6,587 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 7,417 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +213.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.4% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 18.9, Female: 21.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.79951, 29.94083 |
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Rusiga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,466 | 10,073 | 10,121 | 12,456 | 14,004 |
| Population Density | 170.5 / km² | 384.6 / km² | 386.5 / km² | 475.6 / km² | 534.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rusiga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusiga | +178.9% | +23.7% | +23.1% |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | +40.1% | +9.7% | +14.7% |
| Rwanda | +166.7% | +59.8% | +44.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rusiga Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusiga | 20.3 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | 18.9 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Rwanda | 19.2 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rusiga Population Density
Population Density: 535 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusiga | 14,004 | 26.2 km² | 535 / km² |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | 1.8 million | 3,272.5 km² | 558 / 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
Rusiga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Rusiga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusiga | 2,524 tn | 0.18 tn | 96.4 tons/km² |
| Northern Province, Rwanda | 343,055 tn | 0.19 tn | 104.8 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
Rusiga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,524 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 96.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (3) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/09 | 5:03 AM | 4 | 87.3 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/06 | 5:49 PM | 3.8 | 96.5 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/06 | 2:22 AM | 4.2 | 83.5 km | 3,400 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/03 | 6:15 AM | 5.2 | 80.4 km | 10,000 m | Rwanda | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/02 | 12:56 PM | 4.7 | 91 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/02 | 4:51 PM | 4.2 | 85.6 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/02 | 2:01 AM | 3.9 | 94.3 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/02 | 10:55 AM | 4.7 | 92.4 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/02 | 11:31 PM | 3.8 | 86.4 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/02 | 8:38 PM | 4.2 | 98.5 km | 10,000 m | Lac Kivu region, Congo-Rwanda-Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rusiga
Rusiga is a town and sector in the Rulindo district of Northern Province, Rwanda.
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