Categories in Louga
Car Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationClothing storesDry CleanerJewelers and watchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationReligious InstitutionVillage HallElectronics StoreHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolPhotography StudioBakeriesButcherCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBanksFinancial InstitutionInsurance AgencyMoney Transfer ServiceCemeteryHospitalsHair SalonBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexCountry HouseHousing ComplexMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketPlaygroundPublic parksGuest HouseHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingVillaUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Louga
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Mosques | 87 |
| Education | 79 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Apartments | 34 |
| Shopping | 31 |
| Religion | 27 |
| Clothing stores | 22 |
| Public administration | 20 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 17 |
Louga Facts
| Area | 15.1 km² |
| Population | 133,959 |
| Male Population | 65,656 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 68,303 (51.0%) |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.3% |
| Median Age | 17.8 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 18.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Sindone |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.61867, -16.22436 |
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Louga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 11,285 | 94,790 | 119,293 | 133,959 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 749.2 / km² | 6,293.1 / km² | 7,919.9 / km² | 8,893.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Louga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louga | — | +957.1% | +25.8% |
| Louga Region | +208.1% | +103.1% | +54.1% |
| Senegal | +211.9% | +102.5% | +53.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Louga Median Age
Median Age: 17.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louga | 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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Louga Population Density
Population Density: 8,894 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louga | 133,959 | 15.1 km² | 8,894 / km² |
| Louga Region | 990,669 | 25,658.1 km² | 38.6 / km² |
| Senegal | 14.9 million | 196,435.1 km² | 76.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Louga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Louga
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
Louga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louga | 91,938 tn | 0.69 tn | 6,103.8 tons/km² |
| Louga Region | 667,985 tn | 0.67 tn | 26 tons/km² |
| Senegal | 10,019,063 tn | 0.67 tn | 51 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
Louga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 91,938 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,103.8 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.
Louga
Louga is a town in northwestern Senegal. Louga is a cattle market centre and has road and rail links with the port city of Saint-Louis to the northwest and Dakar to the southwest. The area surrounding Louga is at the northern limits of Senegal's pean..
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