Aileu Facts
| Area | 605.3 km² |
| Population | 60,080 |
| Male Population | 31,028 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 29,052 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +248.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +104.5% |
| Median Age | 17.7 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 17.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Timor-Leste Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.72806, 125.56639 |
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Aileu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,247 | 22,361 | 29,376 | 54,555 | 60,080 |
| Population Density | 28.5 / km² | 36.9 / km² | 48.5 / km² | 90.1 / km² | 99.3 / km² |
Aileu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 85.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aileu | +216.3% | +144% | +85.7% |
| Aileu District | +161% | +116.4% | +72.6% |
| East Timor | +79.4% | +60.4% | +39.9% |
Aileu Median Age
Median Age: 17.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aileu | 17.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Aileu District | 17.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| East Timor | 18.6 yrs | 18.8 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
Aileu Population Density
Population Density: 99.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aileu | 60,080 | 605.3 km² | 99.3 / km² |
| Aileu District | 58,635 | 772.9 km² | 75.9 / km² |
| East Timor | 1.2 million | 14,953.9 km² | 77.6 / km² |
Aileu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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.
East Timor CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Timor | 69,985 tn | 0.06 tn | 4.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,985 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/19 | 2:42 PM | 4.6 | 55.8 km | 10,000 m | 35km SE of Ainaro, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/18 | 4:38 PM | 4 | 52.7 km | 35,000 m | 39km ESE of Ainaro, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/17 | 5:40 PM | 4.3 | 58.3 km | 39,770 m | 27km NE of Atambua, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/16 | 8:39 PM | 4.1 | 1.6 km | 163,420 m | 1km E of Aileu, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/15 | 12:02 PM | 4.4 | 52.5 km | 12,080 m | 37km NW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 6:47 PM | 4.4 | 59.8 km | 10,000 m | 57km W of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 4:36 PM | 4.2 | 62.2 km | 23,790 m | 53km WNW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 11:19 AM | 4.4 | 49.9 km | 10,000 m | 39km WNW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 10:07 AM | 4.3 | 51.5 km | 10,000 m | 36km NW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 9:58 AM | 4.5 | 43.6 km | 10,000 m | 25km N of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
Aileu
Aileu is the main township in Aileu Subdistrict, Aileu District, East Timor. It is located 47 km southwest of Dili, the national capital, and has a population of 2,788 (2015). Portuguese Timor, the city was known as Vila General Carmona, after the P..
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