Cankuzo Facts
| Area | 361.7 km² |
| Population | 72,650 |
| Male Population | 35,613 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 37,037 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +251.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +80.2% |
| Median Age | 17.7 years (Male: 18.1, Female: 17.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $577 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.21860, 30.55280 |
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Cankuzo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,667 | 34,028 | 40,311 | 62,435 | 72,650 | 84,887 | 98,284 |
| Population Density | 57.1 / km² | 94.1 / km² | 111.5 / km² | 172.6 / km² | 200.9 / km² | 234.7 / km² | 271.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCankuzo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 80.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cankuzo | +251.5% | +113.5% | +80.2% |
| Cankuzo Province | — | — | — |
| Burundi | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cankuzo Median Age
Median Age: 17.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cankuzo | 17.7 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Cankuzo Province | 16.2 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 16.3 yrs |
| Burundi | 17.1 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cankuzo Population Density
Population Density: 201 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cankuzo | 72,650 | 361.7 km² | 201 / km² |
| Cankuzo Province | 323,348 | 1,532.8 km² | 211 / km² |
| Burundi | 11.2 million | 26,825.9 km² | 416 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cankuzo 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
Cankuzo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $938 | $682 | $534 | $503 | $424 | $652 | $583 | $577 |
| Total GDP | $23.1M | $19.2M | $15.9M | $17.3M | $16.8M | $29.3M | $28.6M | $29.6M |
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
Cankuzo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cankuzo | 4,360 tn | 0.06 tn | 12.1 tons/km² |
| Cankuzo Province | 19,967 tn | 0.06 tn | 13 tons/km² |
| Burundi | 724,365 tn | 0.06 tn | 27 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
Cankuzo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,360 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/15 | 1:19 PM | 4.4 | 78.7 km | 10,000 m | 12km S of Gitega, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/10 | 6:15 AM | 3.8 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/03 | 10:48 PM | 4.8 | 99.4 km | 10,000 m | Burundi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cankuzo
Cankuzo is a city located in eastern Burundi. It is the capital city of Cankuzo Province.
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