Butajira Facts
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Population | 60,287 |
| Male Population | 30,523 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 29,764 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +348.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +49.6% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 19.2, Female: 18.6) |
| Area Codes | 46, 46115 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.11667, 38.36667 |
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Butajira Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,448 | 23,680 | 40,306 | 75,430 | 60,287 | 65,389 | 72,253 |
| Population Density | 2,029.9 / km² | 3,574.3 / km² | 6,083.9 / km² | 11,385.7 / km² | 9,099.9 / km² | 9,870 / km² | 10,906.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridButajira Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 49.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butajira | +348.3% | +154.6% | +49.6% |
| Southern Nations, Nationalities | — | — | — |
| Ethiopia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Butajira Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butajira | 18.9 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Southern Nations, Nationalities | 15.9 yrs | 16.4 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
| Ethiopia | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Butajira Population Density
Population Density: 9,100 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butajira | 60,287 | 6.6 km² | 9,100 / km² |
| Southern Nations, Nationalities | 20.5 million | 112,829 km² | 182 / km² |
| Ethiopia | 99.1 million | 1,128,902.4 km² | 87.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Butajira Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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
Butajira CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butajira | 2,275 tn | 0.04 tn | 343.3 tons/km² |
| Southern Nations, Nationalities | 639,580 tn | 0.03 tn | 5.7 tons/km² |
| Ethiopia | 3,092,124 tn | 0.03 tn | 2.7 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
Butajira CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,275 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 343.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/17 | 4:29 PM | 5.3 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | 29km S of Ziway, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/15 | 12:29 PM | 4.2 | 37.2 km | 10,000 m | 37km SW of Butajira, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/14 | 4:09 PM | 4.4 | 92.1 km | 10,680 m | 32km NE of Shashemene, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/11 | 1:03 AM | 4.4 | 75.9 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/10 | 12:14 PM | 5.1 | 87.9 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/06 | 5:51 AM | 4.5 | 74.2 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/91 | 3:33 PM | 4.4 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/85 | 8:37 PM | 4.9 | 26.8 km | 33,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Butajira
Butajira is a town and separate woreda in south-central Ethiopia. Located at the base of the Zebidar massif in the Gurage Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 8°07′N 38°22′E and an..
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