Luanda, Kenya Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 4,491 |
| Male Population | 2,196 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,295 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -81.7% |
| Median Age | 17.1 years (Male: 16, Female: 18.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.03188, 34.58053 |
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Luanda, Kenya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,396 | 13,032 | 24,550 | 27,433 | 4,491 | 4,560 | 4,637 |
| Population Density | 6,641.2 / km² | 16,039.4 / km² | 30,215.4 / km² | 33,763.7 / km² | 5,527.4 / km² | 5,612.3 / km² | 5,707.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLuanda, Kenya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 81.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda, Kenya | -16.8% | -65.5% | -81.7% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Luanda, Kenya Median Age
Median Age: 17.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda, Kenya | 17.1 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Luanda, Kenya Population Density
Population Density: 5,527 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda, Kenya | 4,491 | 0.813 km² | 5,527 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Luanda, Kenya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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
Luanda, Kenya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda, Kenya | 3,995 tn | 0.89 tn | 4,916.7 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 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
Luanda, Kenya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,995 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,916.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/10 | 12:13 PM | 5 | 27.7 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Luanda, Kenya
Luanda is a market town in the Western Province of Kenya, located along the Kisumu-Busia highway. It is one of the administrative divisions in Emuhaya district initially under Vihiga District until 2007 when Emuhaya district was created.
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