Dahra Facts
| Area | 7.2 km² |
| Population | 159,387 |
| Male Population | 80,337 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 79,050 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +203.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.0% |
| Median Age | 17.8 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 18.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.34844, -15.47993 |
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Dahra Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,485 | 85,159 | 94,321 | 140,924 | 159,387 |
| Population Density | 7,302.3 / km² | 11,848.2 / km² | 13,122.9 / km² | 19,606.8 / km² | 22,175.6 / km² |
Dahra Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahra | +168.5% | +65.5% | +49.4% |
| Louga Region | +208.1% | +103.1% | +54.1% |
| Senegal | +211.9% | +102.5% | +53.7% |
Dahra Median Age
Median Age: 17.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahra | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Louga Region | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Senegal | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Dahra Population Density
Population Density: 22,176 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahra | 159,387 | 7.2 km² | 22,176 / km² |
| Louga Region | 990,669 | 25,658.1 km² | 38.6 / km² |
| Senegal | 14.9 million | 196,435.1 km² | 76.1 / km² |
Dahra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- 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.
Dahra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahra | 108,819 tn | 0.68 tn | 15,140 tons/km² |
| Louga Region | 667,985 tn | 0.67 tn | 26 tons/km² |
| Senegal | 10,019,063 tn | 0.67 tn | 51 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 108,819 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,140 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.
- 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.
Dahra
Dahra (or Dara) is a town located in the Louga Region of Senegal at roughly 264 km from Dakar. It is near the ISRA Centre de recherches zootechniques and 40 km from the old king of djoloff's résidence (yang-yang) named Alboury Ndiaye. The town has ab..
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