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Pinnawala Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 1,130 |
| Male Population | 532 (47.1%) |
| Female Population | 598 (52.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +44.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.7% |
| Median Age | 34.4 years (Male: 33.2, Female: 35.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Rajapola, Pinnawala North, Pinnawala, Colombo 08 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.30980, 80.40140 |
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Pinnawala Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 783 | 1,262 | 1,357 | 1,547 | 1,130 | 1,204 | 1,241 |
| Population Density | 696 / km² | 1,121.8 / km² | 1,206.2 / km² | 1,375.1 / km² | 1,004.4 / km² | 1,070.2 / km² | 1,103.1 / km² |
Pinnawala Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 16.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnawala | +44.3% | -10.5% | -16.7% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Pinnawala Median Age
Median Age: 34.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnawala | 34.4 yrs | 35.4 yrs | 33.2 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Pinnawala Population Density
Population Density: 1,004 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnawala | 1,130 | 1.125 km² | 1,004 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Pinnawala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 to 2100
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pinnawala
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pinnawala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnawala | 1,186 tn | 1.05 tn | 1,054.6 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,186 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,054.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Pinnawala
Pinnawala is a village in Kegalle District of Sri Lanka and is around 90 km from the capital, Colombo. It is well known for its elephant orphanage.
Pinnawala Wikipedia Page
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