Farafangana Facts
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population | 54,151 |
| Male Population | 26,975 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 27,176 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +943.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +134.2% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 17.8, Female: 18.1) |
| Area Codes | 73 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.82223, 47.82615 |
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Farafangana Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,191 | 12,545 | 23,124 | 49,705 | 54,151 | 62,748 | 72,077 |
| Population Density | 1,051.3 / km² | 2,540.8 / km² | 4,683.3 / km² | 10,066.8 / km² | 10,967.3 / km² | 12,708.5 / km² | 14,597.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFarafangana Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 134.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farafangana | +943.2% | +331.7% | +134.2% |
| Atsimo-Atsinanana | — | — | — |
| Madagascar | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Farafangana Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farafangana | 17.9 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Atsimo-Atsinanana | 17.9 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Madagascar | 17.9 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Farafangana Population Density
Population Density: 10,967 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farafangana | 54,151 | 4.938 km² | 10,967 / km² |
| Atsimo-Atsinanana | 1.1 million | 16,595.1 km² | 64.4 / km² |
| Madagascar | 23.8 million | 591,192.6 km² | 40.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Farafangana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Farafangana
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
Farafangana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farafangana | 10,817 tn | 0.2 tn | 2,190.8 tons/km² |
| Atsimo-Atsinanana | 210,295 tn | 0.2 tn | 12.7 tons/km² |
| Madagascar | 4,668,061 tn | 0.2 tn | 7.9 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
Farafangana CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,817 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,190.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/18 | 8:01 PM | 4.5 | 75.1 km | 15,600 m | 67km SE of Manakara, Madagascar | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Farafangana
Farafangana is a city (commune urbaine) on the south-east coast of Madagascar and capital of the Atsimo-Atsinanana region. The population essentially consists of three ethnic groups: the Antefasy, Rabakara and Zafisoro.
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