Binga Facts
| Area | 11317.6 km² |
| Population | 168,552 |
| Male Population | 77,547 (46.0%) |
| Female Population | 91,005 (54.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.1% |
| Median Age | 16.5 years (Male: 14.7, Female: 18.3) |
| Area Codes | 15 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.62027, 27.34139 |
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Binga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,458 | 133,496 | 149,040 | 166,821 | 168,552 |
| Population Density | 7.7 / km² | 11.8 / km² | 13.2 / km² | 14.7 / km² | 14.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Binga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binga | +90.7% | +25% | +11.9% |
| Matabeleland North Province | +111% | +34.3% | +19% |
| Zimbabwe | +153.4% | +49% | +24.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Binga Median Age
Median Age: 16.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binga | 16.5 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 14.7 yrs |
| Matabeleland North Province | 17.4 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Zimbabwe | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Binga Population Density
Population Density: 14.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binga | 168,552 | 11,317.6 km² | 14.9 / km² |
| Matabeleland North Province | 903,536 | 75,450.5 km² | 12 / km² |
| Zimbabwe | 15.7 million | 390,728 km² | 40.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Binga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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
Binga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binga | 24,903 tn | 0.15 tn | 2.2 tons/km² |
| Matabeleland North Province | 142,909 tn | 0.16 tn | 1.9 tons/km² |
| Zimbabwe | 2,424,753 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.2 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
Binga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,903 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/12 | 4:49 AM | 4.5 | 82 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/10 | 6:24 PM | 4.3 | 18.4 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/09 | 8:39 PM | 4.1 | 33.1 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/04 | 6:18 AM | 4.1 | 61.5 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/90 | 11:58 AM | 4.4 | 29.2 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/86 | 12:45 AM | 3.8 | 28.9 km | 5,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/86 | 2:43 AM | 3.6 | 10.8 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/81 | 8:07 AM | 4.6 | 58.1 km | 33,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/81 | 3:37 AM | 4.5 | 55.2 km | 33,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/81 | 6:35 AM | 4.7 | 52.1 km | 33,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Binga District
Binga District (Vinga District) is a district of Zimbabwe in southern Africa. It is located in Matabeleland North just south of Kariba Lake, across the lake from Zambia It lies along the hot and arid southern Zambezi Escarpment, a region that is in ..
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