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Bugembe Facts
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Population | 74,308 |
| Male Population | 35,095 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 39,213 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +127.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.1% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Katende East, Budumbuli East, Nakanyonyi, Budumbuli West, Wanyama East |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.47972, 33.23444 |
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Bugembe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,673 | 39,963 | 53,404 | 67,956 | 74,308 |
| Population Density | 5,075.4 / km² | 6,207.8 / km² | 8,295.8 / km² | 10,556.3 / km² | 11,543 / km² |
Bugembe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 27.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugembe | +108% | +70% | +27.2% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Bugembe Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugembe | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Bugembe Population Density
Population Density: 11,543 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugembe | 74,308 | 6.4 km² | 11,543 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Bugembe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Bugembe
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bugembe
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bugembe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugembe | 24,406 tn | 0.33 tn | 3,791.2 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,406 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,791.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/10 | 10:10 PM | 4.5 | 35.5 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/90 | 2:34 AM | 4.5 | 37.1 km | 33,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Bugembe
Bugembe is a town in Jinja District in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the seat of the Kingdom of Busoga, one of the four constitutional mornachies in Uganda, which is coterminus with the Busoga sub-region.
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