Zigon Township Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 14,329 |
| Male Population | 6,826 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 7,503 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +680.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.5% |
| Median Age | 30.6 years (Male: 29.5, Female: 31.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Myanmar Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.33559, 95.62150 |
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Zigon Township Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,836 | 8,358 | 13,207 | 13,962 | 14,329 | 14,508 | 14,076 |
| Population Density | 2,937.6 / km² | 13,372.8 / km² | 21,131.2 / km² | 22,339.2 / km² | 22,926.4 / km² | 23,212.8 / km² | 22,521.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridZigon Township Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigon Township | +680.4% | +71.4% | +8.5% |
| Bago Region | — | — | — |
| Myanmar | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zigon Township Median Age
Median Age: 30.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigon Township | 30.6 yrs | 31.7 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| Bago Region | 28.2 yrs | 29.3 yrs | 27 yrs |
| Myanmar | 27.2 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zigon Township Population Density
Population Density: 22,926 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigon Township | 14,329 | 0.625 km² | 22,926 / km² |
| Bago Region | 5.2 million | 38,788 km² | 134 / 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
Zigon Township Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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
Zigon Township CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigon Township | 3,167 tn | 0.22 tn | 5,066.8 tons/km² |
| Bago Region | 1,099,837 tn | 0.21 tn | 28.4 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
Zigon Township CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,167 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,066.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18/19 | 4:28 AM | 4.8 | 72.3 km | 16,190 m | 41km ENE of Letpandan, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/19 | 8:22 AM | 4.1 | 78.4 km | 35,000 m | 46km W of Myanaung, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/19 | 3:52 AM | 4.5 | 49.8 km | 27,660 m | 45km SW of Pyu, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/18 | 9:16 AM | 4.9 | 83.1 km | 10,000 m | 53km NE of Prome, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/18 | 10:28 AM | 5.1 | 77.2 km | 10,000 m | 47km ENE of Prome, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/18 | 9:43 AM | 4.2 | 67.4 km | 10,000 m | 41km ENE of Prome, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/18 | 11:36 AM | 4.5 | 81 km | 10,000 m | 60km ENE of Prome, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 1:42 PM | 4.6 | 56.2 km | 10,000 m | 33km WSW of Pyu, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 1:21 PM | 5 | 47.9 km | 10,000 m | 44km WSW of Pyu, Burma | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/18 | 12:23 PM | 5.1 | 54.8 km | 10,000 m | 33km WSW of Pyu, Burma | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Zigon Township
Zigon Township is a township in Pyay District in the Bago Region of Burma. The principal town is Zigon.
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