Mutsamudu Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 5,355 |
| Male Population | 2,708 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 2,647 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +125.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -21.8% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.2, Female: 17.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -12.16672, 44.39944 |
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Mutsamudu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,376 | 4,607 | 6,845 | 8,335 | 5,355 | 6,076 | 6,924 |
| Population Density | 1,152 / km² | 2,233.7 / km² | 3,318.8 / km² | 4,041.2 / km² | 2,596.4 / km² | 2,945.9 / km² | 3,357.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMutsamudu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 21.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutsamudu | +125.4% | +16.2% | -21.8% |
| Anjouan | — | — | — |
| Comoros | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mutsamudu Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutsamudu | 16.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Anjouan | 16.9 yrs | 17.6 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Comoros | 18.8 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mutsamudu Population Density
Population Density: 2,596 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutsamudu | 5,355 | 2.063 km² | 2,596 / km² |
| Anjouan | 51,704 | 448.6 km² | 115 / km² |
| Comoros | 742,955 | 1,690.6 km² | 440 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mutsamudu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/15 | 9:47 PM | 4.6 | 37.7 km | 14,920 m | 13km SSE of Antsahe, Comoros | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/14 | 8:43 PM | 4.8 | 12.8 km | 10,000 m | 1km WNW of Marahare, Comoros | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/11 | 1:25 PM | 5 | 73.5 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/06 | 9:31 PM | 4.6 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/00 | 2:58 AM | 5.2 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/96 | 3:32 PM | 4.2 | 55.5 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/93 | 10:04 PM | 5.2 | 78.8 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/86 | 5:41 AM | 4.7 | 52.9 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mutsamudu
Mutsamudu (population 30 000) is the second largest city in the Comoros, founded in 1482. It is also the capital and largest city on the island of Anjouan as well the former home of former Comorian president Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi. It now house..
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