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Sinkor Facts
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Population | 104,944 |
| Male Population | 51,506 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 53,438 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +393.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +102.5% |
| Median Age | 19.6 years (Male: 20.2, Female: 19.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.29180, -10.77677 |
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Sinkor Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,248 | 33,874 | 51,824 | 94,103 | 104,944 | 122,205 | 142,737 |
| Population Density | 1,618.9 / km² | 2,580.9 / km² | 3,948.5 / km² | 7,169.8 / km² | 7,995.7 / km² | 9,310.9 / km² | 10,875.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSinkor Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 102.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinkor | +393.9% | +209.8% | +102.5% |
| Montserrado County | — | — | — |
| Liberia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sinkor Median Age
Median Age: 19.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinkor | 19.6 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Montserrado County | 19.6 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Liberia | 18.7 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 18.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sinkor Population Density
Population Density: 7,996 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinkor | 104,944 | 13.1 km² | 7,996 / km² |
| Montserrado County | 1.4 million | 1,641.2 km² | 877 / km² |
| Liberia | 4.5 million | 95,922 km² | 46.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sinkor Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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
Sinkor CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinkor | 17,926 tn | 0.17 tn | 1,365.8 tons/km² |
| Montserrado County | 239,572 tn | 0.17 tn | 146 tons/km² |
| Liberia | 725,578 tn | 0.16 tn | 7.6 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
Sinkor CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,926 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,365.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/95 | 12:04 AM | 4.5 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | Liberia region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sinkor
Sinkor is a section of the Monrovia metropolitan area in Liberia. It is the location of the Spriggs Payne Airport. United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has its headquarters in Sinkor. Embassies, health facilities, and educational institutions, a..
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