Taungtha Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 5,811 |
| Male Population | 2,606 (44.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,205 (55.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +266.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -49.2% |
| Median Age | 30.1 years (Male: 28.2, Female: 31.5) |
| Area Codes | 66 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Myanmar Time |
| Lat & Lng | 21.28026, 95.44441 |
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Taungtha Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,585 | 7,959 | 11,446 | 11,036 | 5,811 | 5,688 | 5,531 |
| Population Density | 2,817.8 / km² | 14,149.3 / km² | 20,348.4 / km² | 19,619.6 / km² | 10,330.7 / km² | 10,112 / km² | 9,832.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTaungtha Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 49.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taungtha | +266.6% | -27% | -49.2% |
| Mandalay Region | — | — | — |
| Myanmar | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Taungtha Median Age
Median Age: 30.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taungtha | 30.1 yrs | 31.5 yrs | 28.2 yrs |
| Mandalay Region | 28.2 yrs | 29.5 yrs | 26.8 yrs |
| Myanmar | 27.2 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Taungtha Population Density
Population Density: 10,331 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taungtha | 5,811 | 0.563 km² | 10,331 / km² |
| Mandalay Region | 6.6 million | 30,955.3 km² | 213 / km² |
| Myanmar | 53.1 million | 668,905 km² | 79.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Taungtha Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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
Taungtha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taungtha | 1,563 tn | 0.27 tn | 2,778.4 tons/km² |
| Mandalay Region | 1,748,349 tn | 0.27 tn | 56.5 tons/km² |
| Myanmar | 11,664,181 tn | 0.22 tn | 17.4 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
Taungtha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,563 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,778.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/18 | 3:18 AM | 4.3 | 87.9 km | 124,720 m | 44km SW of Monywa, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/18 | 6:41 PM | 4.2 | 88.6 km | 118,820 m | 51km SW of Monywa, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/17 | 8:29 PM | 4.3 | 63.6 km | 34,870 m | 41km W of Sagaing, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/17 | 6:13 PM | 4.6 | 95.4 km | 95,120 m | 59km WNW of Pakokku, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/17 | 9:49 PM | 4.5 | 99.8 km | 97,030 m | 65km NW of Pakokku, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/16 | 10:57 AM | 4.5 | 89.3 km | 93,150 m | 16km WNW of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/16 | 10:34 AM | 6.8 | 99.2 km | 82,000 m | 26km W of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/16 | 10:01 AM | 5.1 | 53.4 km | 131,470 m | 17km W of Pakokku, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/16 | 4:20 AM | 4.9 | 94.3 km | 96,840 m | 58km WNW of Pakokku, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/16 | 3:13 AM | 4.6 | 54.9 km | 100,990 m | 24km ENE of Chauk, Burma | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Taungtha
Taungtha or Thaungtha is a town in the Mandalay Division of central Burma (Myanmar). It located southwest of the volcanic cone Mount Taungtha (1788 ft) and above the right (east) bank of the Sindewa (Sintewa) River. Taungtha is the administrative sea..
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