Bocoio Facts
| Area | 4622.1 km² |
| Population | 199,306 |
| Male Population | 93,254 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 106,052 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +651.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +63.3% |
| Median Age | 16.4 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,922 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -12.46667, 14.13333 |
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Bocoio Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,515 | 74,158 | 122,029 | 149,517 | 199,306 | 206,352 | 213,990 |
| Population Density | 5.7 / km² | 16 / km² | 26.4 / km² | 32.3 / km² | 43.1 / km² | 44.6 / km² | 46.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBocoio Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 63.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocoio | +651.7% | +168.8% | +63.3% |
| Benguela Province | — | — | — |
| Angola | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bocoio Median Age
Median Age: 16.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocoio | 16.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Benguela Province | 16.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Angola | 16.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bocoio Population Density
Population Density: 43.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocoio | 199,306 | 4,622.1 km² | 43.1 / km² |
| Benguela Province | 2 million | 39,470.6 km² | 49.5 / km² |
| Angola | 24.8 million | 1,247,144.5 km² | 19.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bocoio Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Bocoio Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,692 | $2,296 | $2,735 | $4,854 | $6,580 | $6,792 | $4,310 | $3,922 |
| Total GDP | $350.9M | $323M | $406M | $768.1M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $859M | $793.3M |
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
Bocoio CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocoio | 172,061 tn | 0.86 tn | 37.2 tons/km² |
| Benguela Province | 1,685,937 tn | 0.86 tn | 42.7 tons/km² |
| Angola | 21,454,743 tn | 0.86 tn | 17.2 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
Bocoio CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 172,061 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.86 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 37.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/14 | 1:28 AM | 4.1 | 67.8 km | 15,000 m | 73km NW of Longonjo, Angola | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/13 | 12:15 AM | 4.2 | 96 km | 15,060 m | 66km SW of Uacu Cungo, Angola | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/89 | 4:23 PM | 5.1 | 69.5 km | 10,000 m | Angola | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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