Chiengi Facts
| Area | 3283.8 km² |
| Population | 149,244 |
| Male Population | 73,877 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 75,367 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +402.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +67.0% |
| Median Age | 16.4 years (Male: 16.4, Female: 16.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.66043, 29.16142 |
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Chiengi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,675 | 64,755 | 89,349 | 133,959 | 149,244 |
| Population Density | 9 / km² | 19.7 / km² | 27.2 / km² | 40.8 / km² | 45.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chiengi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiengi | +351.4% | +106.9% | +49.9% |
| Luapula Province | +9.7% | +53.5% | +54.1% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chiengi Median Age
Median Age: 16.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiengi | 16.4 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Luapula Province | 16 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chiengi Population Density
Population Density: 45.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiengi | 149,244 | 3,283.8 km² | 45.4 / km² |
| Luapula Province | 1.3 million | 49,487 km² | 26.2 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chiengi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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
Chiengi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiengi | 56,708 tn | 0.38 tn | 17.3 tons/km² |
| Luapula Province | 519,304 tn | 0.4 tn | 10.5 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 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
Chiengi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,708 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/19 | 10:05 AM | 4.7 | 71.7 km | 10,000 m | 37km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/17 | 1:25 AM | 4 | 86.5 km | 10,000 m | 27km E of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/17 | 4:44 PM | 4.1 | 100 km | 10,000 m | 43km E of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/17 | 12:02 PM | 4.6 | 83.7 km | 34,220 m | 27km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/17 | 1:19 AM | 4.2 | 90.7 km | 33,620 m | 33km E of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/17 | 12:57 AM | 4.2 | 98.4 km | 35,000 m | 41km E of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/17 | 12:32 AM | 5.9 | 98.7 km | 30,000 m | 40km E of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/14 | 7:38 PM | 4.1 | 77.6 km | 10,000 m | 24km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/13 | 1:39 PM | 4.6 | 25 km | 10,000 m | 67km SW of Kaputa, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/11 | 5:07 AM | 4.1 | 99.8 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chiengi
Chiengi or Chienge was a historic colonial boma of the British Empire in central Africa and today is a settlement in the Luapula Province of Zambia, and headquarters of Chiengi District. Chiengi is in the north-east corner of Lake Mweru, and at the f..
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