Ruangwa Facts
| Area | 2051.1 km² |
| Population | 151,744 |
| Male Population | 73,304 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 78,440 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +64.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.8% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years (Male: 22.1, Female: 24.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,779 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -10.06667, 38.93333 |
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Ruangwa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,123 | 114,729 | 126,676 | 141,877 | 151,744 | 158,365 | 163,946 |
| Population Density | 44.9 / km² | 55.9 / km² | 61.8 / km² | 69.2 / km² | 74 / km² | 77.2 / km² | 79.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRuangwa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 19.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruangwa | +64.7% | +32.3% | +19.8% |
| Lindi Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruangwa Median Age
Median Age: 23.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruangwa | 23.7 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 22.1 yrs |
| Lindi Region | 21 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 19.5 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ruangwa Population Density
Population Density: 74 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruangwa | 151,744 | 2,051.1 km² | 74 / km² |
| Lindi Region | 953,164 | 64,842.1 km² | 14.7 / 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
Ruangwa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Ruangwa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $856 | $845 | $1,325 | $1,729 | $1,919 | $2,323 | $2,675 | $2,779 |
| Total GDP | $93.2M | $99.3M | $160.6M | $217.9M | $249.4M | $316.9M | $387.8M | $409.9M |
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
Ruangwa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruangwa | 38,544 tn | 0.25 tn | 18.8 tons/km² |
| Lindi Region | 240,443 tn | 0.25 tn | 3.7 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
Ruangwa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,544 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/19 | 6:17 PM | 4.3 | 30.5 km | 10,000 m | 17km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/10 | 7:42 PM | 5.3 | 64.3 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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