Uvinza Facts
| Area | 13282.6 km² |
| Population | 514,873 |
| Male Population | 254,188 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 260,685 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +278.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +71.7% |
| Median Age | 15.2 years (Male: 14.8, Female: 15.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,278 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.10361, 30.39111 |
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Uvinza Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,220 | 224,218 | 299,840 | 459,602 | 514,873 | 584,146 | 654,274 |
| Population Density | 10.3 / km² | 16.9 / km² | 22.6 / km² | 34.6 / km² | 38.8 / km² | 44 / km² | 49.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridUvinza Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 71.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvinza | +278% | +129.6% | +71.7% |
| Kigoma Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Uvinza Median Age
Median Age: 15.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvinza | 15.2 yrs | 15.7 yrs | 14.8 yrs |
| Kigoma Region | 15.3 yrs | 16 yrs | 14.7 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Uvinza Population Density
Population Density: 38.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvinza | 514,873 | 13,282.6 km² | 38.8 / km² |
| Kigoma Region | 2.5 million | 36,343.4 km² | 68.1 / 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
Uvinza 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
Uvinza Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $523 | $523 | $761 | $899 | $963 | $1,161 | $1,279 | $1,278 |
| Total GDP | $93.1M | $114.5M | $206.5M | $279.3M | $317.4M | $446M | $592.5M | $630.9M |
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
Uvinza CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvinza | 122,795 tn | 0.24 tn | 9.2 tons/km² |
| Kigoma Region | 594,210 tn | 0.24 tn | 16.3 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
Uvinza CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 122,795 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (3.4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/19 | 6:59 AM | 4.5 | 85.8 km | 5,000 m | 51km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/17 | 1:54 PM | 4.4 | 96.7 km | 10,000 m | 57km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/15 | 12:42 AM | 4.3 | 73.6 km | 10,000 m | 17km SE of Kigoma, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/14 | 12:07 AM | 4.4 | 54.2 km | 13,200 m | 54km SW of Uvinza, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/13 | 9:16 AM | 4.4 | 85 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region, Dem. Republic of the Congo-Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/12 | 10:12 PM | 4.1 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region, Dem. Republic of the Congo-Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/10 | 12:37 AM | 4.3 | 32.4 km | 5,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/10 | 6:33 AM | 4.2 | 54.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/09 | 12:06 PM | 4.6 | 78.1 km | 32,800 m | Lake Tanganyika region, Dem. Republic of the Congo-Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/08 | 3:50 PM | 5.2 | 30.2 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Uvinza
Uvinza, known as Neu Gottorp during the German colonial rule, is a town in western Tanzania in the highlands. Elevation 996m.
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