Mkoani Facts
| Area | 227.8 km² |
| Population | 123,890 |
| Male Population | 60,088 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 63,802 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +80.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.3% |
| Median Age | 15.5 years (Male: 14.4, Female: 16.6) |
| Area Codes | 24 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.36667, 39.65000 |
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Mkoani Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,754 | 85,726 | 95,110 | 109,084 | 123,890 |
| Population Density | 301.8 / km² | 376.3 / km² | 417.5 / km² | 478.8 / km² | 543.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mkoani Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkoani | +58.7% | +27.2% | +14.7% |
| Pemba South Region | +90.1% | +42.8% | +22.9% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mkoani Median Age
Median Age: 15.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkoani | 15.5 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 14.4 yrs |
| Pemba South Region | 15.8 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 14.8 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mkoani Population Density
Population Density: 544 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkoani | 123,890 | 227.8 km² | 544 / km² |
| Pemba South Region | 217,176 | 475.3 km² | 457 / 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
Mkoani Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Mkoani CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkoani | 25,757 tn | 0.21 tn | 113.1 tons/km² |
| Pemba South Region | 59,399 tn | 0.27 tn | 125 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
Mkoani CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,757 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 113.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/17 | 9:54 AM | 4.5 | 57.4 km | 14,980 m | 17km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/08 | 3:31 PM | 4.5 | 73 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/05 | 5:13 AM | 5 | 83.8 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mkoani
Mkoani is a town located on the Tanzanian island of Pemba. It is the capital of Pemba South region, as well as Mkoani District. Mkoani now has the busiest harbour on Pemba island, most ferries from Zanzibar or the mainland arrive at Mkoani. Abdulla ..
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