Igunga Facts
| Area | 5756.5 km² |
| Population | 523,823 |
| Male Population | 256,422 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 267,401 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +228.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.4% |
| Median Age | 15.4 years (Male: 14.8, Female: 16) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,529 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -4.28333, 33.88333 |
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Igunga Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 159,481 | 249,892 | 324,452 | 464,880 | 523,823 | 586,010 | 647,670 |
| Population Density | 27.7 / km² | 43.4 / km² | 56.4 / km² | 80.8 / km² | 91 / km² | 101.8 / km² | 112.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIgunga Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 61.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igunga | +228.5% | +109.6% | +61.4% |
| Tabora Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Igunga Median Age
Median Age: 15.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igunga | 15.4 yrs | 16 yrs | 14.8 yrs |
| Tabora Region | 15.6 yrs | 16 yrs | 15.1 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Igunga Population Density
Population Density: 91 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igunga | 523,823 | 5,756.5 km² | 91 / km² |
| Tabora Region | 2.7 million | 75,388 km² | 36.5 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Igunga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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
Igunga Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $719 | $718 | $825 | $1,029 | $846 | $1,260 | $1,483 | $1,529 |
| Total GDP | $190.4M | $219.5M | $279.5M | $391M | $357.5M | $601.4M | $807.8M | $872.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Igunga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igunga | 129,412 tn | 0.25 tn | 22.5 tons/km² |
| Tabora Region | 677,560 tn | 0.25 tn | 9 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 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
Igunga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 129,412 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.1) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/15 | 12:11 AM | 4.3 | 95.8 km | 14,930 m | 26km SSW of Sepuka, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/11 | 2:21 AM | 4.8 | 41.9 km | 14,200 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/09 | 6:35 PM | 4.5 | 96.7 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/02 | 11:12 PM | 4.2 | 57.2 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/93 | 10:50 AM | 4.9 | 37.4 km | 33,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/88 | 10:07 AM | 4.7 | 36.8 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/82 | 2:55 AM | 3.8 | 92.5 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/80 | 5:36 PM | 3.8 | 84.3 km | 33,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/79 | 3:23 AM | 3.9 | 74.2 km | 20,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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