Kailahun Facts
| Area | 3345.2 km² |
| Population | 527,385 |
| Male Population | 254,710 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 272,675 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +207.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +88.2% |
| Median Age | 18.5 years (Male: 18.5, Female: 18.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.27890, -10.57300 |
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Kailahun Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 171,786 | 262,428 | 280,254 | 472,312 | 527,385 |
| Population Density | 51.4 / km² | 78.4 / km² | 83.8 / km² | 141.2 / km² | 157.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kailahun Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 68.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailahun | +174.9% | +80% | +68.5% |
| Eastern Province, Sierra Leone | +77.6% | +41.2% | +46.8% |
| Sierra Leone | +132.9% | +64.3% | +59.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kailahun Median Age
Median Age: 18.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailahun | 18.5 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
| Eastern Province, Sierra Leone | 18.5 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
| Sierra Leone | 17.9 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kailahun Population Density
Population Density: 158 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailahun | 527,385 | 3,345.2 km² | 158 / km² |
| Eastern Province, Sierra Leone | 1.5 million | 15,964.8 km² | 91.1 / km² |
| Sierra Leone | 6.4 million | 72,482.3 km² | 87.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kailahun Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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
Kailahun CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailahun | 147,023 tn | 0.28 tn | 44 tons/km² |
| Eastern Province, Sierra Leone | 406,663 tn | 0.28 tn | 25.5 tons/km² |
| Sierra Leone | 1,771,481 tn | 0.28 tn | 24.4 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
Kailahun CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 147,023 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 44 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.
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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/01 | 4:21 AM | 4.4 | 41.1 km | 10,000 m | Sierra Leone | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kailahun
Kailahun is the capital of Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Kailahun is a major business and commercial center of Kailahun District. The population was 13,108 in the 2004 census, a 2006 estimate of 18,411 [2] and a current e..
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