Dushak Facts
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Population | 13,173 |
| Male Population | 6,505 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 6,668 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +764.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +266.2% |
| Median Age | 24.3 years (Male: 23.8, Female: 24.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Turkmenistan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.19518, 60.02469 |
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Dushak Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,524 | 2,854 | 3,597 | 4,605 | 13,173 | 13,932 | 14,494 |
| Population Density | 184.7 / km² | 345.9 / km² | 436 / km² | 558.2 / km² | 1,596.7 / km² | 1,688.7 / km² | 1,756.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDushak Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 266.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dushak | +764.4% | +361.6% | +266.2% |
| Ahal Region | — | — | — |
| Turkmenistan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dushak Median Age
Median Age: 24.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dushak | 24.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs |
| Ahal Region | 24.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs |
| Turkmenistan | 24.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dushak Population Density
Population Density: 1,597 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dushak | 13,173 | 8.3 km² | 1,597 / km² |
| Ahal Region | 1.5 million | 100,509.7 km² | 15.4 / km² |
| Turkmenistan | 5.4 million | 489,356 km² | 11 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dushak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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
Dushak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dushak | 141,140 tn | 10.71 tn | 17,107.9 tons/km² |
| Ahal Region | 16,535,675 tn | 10.69 tn | 164.5 tons/km² |
| Turkmenistan | 55,152,148 tn | 10.28 tn | 112.7 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
Dushak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 141,140 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,107.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8.5) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28/14 | 12:23 PM | 4 | 66.8 km | 8,020 m | 26km WNW of Kaka, Turkmenistan | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/14 | 2:30 AM | 4.2 | 88.2 km | 10,000 m | 13km ENE of Chenaran, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/02 | 10:35 PM | 3.7 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/01 | 1:27 PM | 4.3 | 67.8 km | 33,000 m | northeastern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/00 | 11:03 AM | 4.1 | 81.6 km | 10,000 m | northeastern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/97 | 5:05 PM | 4.3 | 78.3 km | 42,500 m | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/92 | 9:09 PM | 5.3 | 34.2 km | 24,400 m | Turkmenistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/89 | 4:51 PM | 3.8 | 24.1 km | 10,000 m | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/88 | 12:22 AM | 4.4 | 95.3 km | 33,000 m | northeastern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/85 | 10:46 AM | 5.6 | 64.1 km | 33,000 m | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Dushak
Dushak is a small town in the Karakum Desert on the rim of the Kopet Dag mountains of Ahal Province, Turkmenistan.
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