Bankim Facts
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population | 24,595 |
| Male Population | 12,000 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 12,595 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +488.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.9% |
| Median Age | 14.8 years (Male: 14.3, Female: 15.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.08303, 11.49050 |
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Bankim Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,179 | 10,222 | 17,712 | 32,346 | 24,595 | 26,800 | 29,205 |
| Population Density | 1,311.1 / km² | 3,206.9 / km² | 5,556.7 / km² | 10,147.8 / km² | 7,716.1 / km² | 8,407.8 / km² | 9,162.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBankim Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 38.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankim | +488.5% | +140.6% | +38.9% |
| Adamawa Region | — | — | — |
| Cameroon | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bankim Median Age
Median Age: 14.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankim | 14.8 yrs | 15.3 yrs | 14.3 yrs |
| Adamawa Region | 16 yrs | 16.4 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bankim Population Density
Population Density: 7,716 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankim | 24,595 | 3.188 km² | 7,716 / km² |
| Adamawa Region | 1.2 million | 63,974.6 km² | 19.3 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bankim Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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
Bankim CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankim | 7,506 tn | 0.31 tn | 2,354.9 tons/km² |
| Adamawa Region | 369,762 tn | 0.3 tn | 5.8 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 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
Bankim CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,506 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,354.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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.
Bankim
Bankim, M'Bankim or Bamkin is a town and commune of the division Mayo-Banyo in Adamaoua in Cameroon. It is about 95 km from Foumban and 125 km from Banyo The area's vegetation is of shrub savanna type.
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