Mbulu Facts
| Area | 3093.3 km² |
| Population | 448,075 |
| Male Population | 226,144 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 221,931 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +393.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +94.4% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,062 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.85000, 35.53333 |
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Mbulu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,820 | 163,128 | 230,486 | 380,865 | 448,075 | 522,232 | 599,876 |
| Population Density | 29.4 / km² | 52.7 / km² | 74.5 / km² | 123.1 / km² | 144.9 / km² | 168.8 / km² | 193.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMbulu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 94.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbulu | +393.4% | +174.7% | +94.4% |
| Manyara Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mbulu Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbulu | 16 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Manyara Region | 16.2 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mbulu Population Density
Population Density: 145 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbulu | 448,075 | 3,093.3 km² | 145 / km² |
| Manyara Region | 1.7 million | 46,463.5 km² | 37 / 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
Mbulu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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
Mbulu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,562 | $1,361 | $997 | $1,409 | $1,419 | $1,825 | $2,087 | $2,062 |
| Total GDP | $243.5M | $256.7M | $221M | $367M | $428.7M | $651.6M | $884.1M | $930.4M |
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
Mbulu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbulu | 118,765 tn | 0.27 tn | 38.4 tons/km² |
| Manyara Region | 430,173 tn | 0.25 tn | 9.3 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
Mbulu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 118,765 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 38.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12/19 | 2:50 AM | 4.2 | 30.2 km | 10,000 m | 30km NE of Mbulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/19 | 3:00 PM | 4.2 | 26.7 km | 10,000 m | 18km N of Magugu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/18 | 9:07 PM | 4.2 | 16.9 km | 10,000 m | 16km NE of Mbulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/16 | 10:56 AM | 4.8 | 77.4 km | 10,000 m | 19km SE of Galappo, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/14 | 9:57 AM | 4.4 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | 22km SSE of Galappo, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/14 | 8:08 AM | 4.3 | 68.3 km | 10,000 m | 22km SW of Galappo, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/13 | 5:13 PM | 4.6 | 34 km | 10,820 m | 33km NE of Mbulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/13 | 5:09 PM | 4.3 | 97 km | 7,800 m | 39km NE of Kondoa, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/13 | 6:50 AM | 4.3 | 83.2 km | 9,900 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/13 | 4:43 PM | 4.3 | 37.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mbulu District
Mbulu is one of the five districts of the Manyara Region in Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by the Arusha Region and Lake Eyasi, to the east by the Babati District, to the south by the Hanang District, and to the west by the Singida Region. to..
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