Were Ilu Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 36,021 |
| Male Population | 17,888 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 18,133 (50.3%) |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +144.3% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 18.2, Female: 19.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.58964, 39.43767 |
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Were Ilu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 1,712 | 14,743 | 52,427 | 36,021 | 34,083 | 33,967 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 668.1 / km² | 5,753.4 / km² | 20,459.3 / km² | 14,057 / km² | 13,300.7 / km² | 13,255.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWere Ilu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 144.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Were Ilu | — | +2004% | +144.3% |
| Amhara Region | — | — | — |
| Ethiopia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Were Ilu Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Were Ilu | 18.7 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.2 yrs |
| Amhara Region | 18 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Ethiopia | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Were Ilu Population Density
Population Density: 14,057 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Were Ilu | 36,021 | 2.563 km² | 14,057 / km² |
| Amhara Region | 22 million | 152,604.6 km² | 144 / 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
Were Ilu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Were Ilu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Were Ilu | 1,101 tn | 0.03 tn | 429.8 tons/km² |
| Amhara Region | 681,212 tn | 0.03 tn | 4.5 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
Were Ilu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,101 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 429.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/14 | 12:42 PM | 4.2 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | 55km W of Were Ilu, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/07 | 6:31 PM | 4.1 | 94.3 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/04 | 6:27 AM | 4.6 | 26.3 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/84 | 8:10 AM | 5 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/77 | 6:23 AM | 5 | 44 km | 38,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/75 | 9:35 PM | 5.2 | 32.4 km | 33,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/61 | 8:32 PM | 5.7 | 33.2 km | 20,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/61 | 3:23 PM | 5.4 | 82.9 km | 20,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/61 | 7:02 AM | 5.6 | 76.6 km | 15,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/61 | 5:44 AM | 5.9 | 59.7 km | 20,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Were Ilu
Were Ilu (Amharic: ወረ ኃይሉ?; Oromo: Warra Illu) is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the Debub Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 10°36′N 39°26′E. From the 1870s, Were Ilu had a Thursday market. Medh..
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