Mkuranga Facts
| Area | 2240.8 km² |
| Population | 289,263 |
| Male Population | 140,271 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 148,992 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +228.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +73.1% |
| Median Age | 19.3 years (Male: 18.4, Female: 20.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,223 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -7.11799, 39.20782 |
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Mkuranga Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,013 | 134,074 | 167,119 | 239,302 | 289,263 | 329,483 | 371,647 |
| Population Density | 39.3 / km² | 59.8 / km² | 74.6 / km² | 106.8 / km² | 129.1 / km² | 147 / km² | 165.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMkuranga Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 73.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkuranga | +228.7% | +115.7% | +73.1% |
| Pwani Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mkuranga Median Age
Median Age: 19.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkuranga | 19.3 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
| Pwani Region | 19.7 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mkuranga Population Density
Population Density: 129 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkuranga | 289,263 | 2,240.8 km² | 129 / km² |
| Pwani Region | 1.3 million | 31,909.3 km² | 39.4 / 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
Mkuranga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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
Mkuranga Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $736 | $652 | $1,220 | $1,255 | $1,420 | $1,749 | $2,133 | $2,223 |
| Total GDP | $115.9M | $117.6M | $235.3M | $282M | $378.7M | $524.2M | $805.1M | $895.1M |
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
Mkuranga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkuranga | 75,636 tn | 0.26 tn | 33.8 tons/km² |
| Pwani Region | 328,373 tn | 0.26 tn | 10.3 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
Mkuranga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 75,636 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 33.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/15 | 11:43 PM | 4.8 | 67.8 km | 10,000 m | 59km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/13 | 5:02 AM | 4.1 | 60.7 km | 14,600 m | 46km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/11 | 8:28 AM | 4.8 | 47.4 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/97 | 2:38 AM | 4.4 | 82.8 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/92 | 8:10 PM | 4.5 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/77 | 8:44 PM | 5.2 | 83.9 km | 33,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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