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Mwanza District Facts
| Area | 879.6 km² |
| Population | 179,112 |
| Male Population | 86,862 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 92,250 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +509.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +109.6% |
| Median Age | 16.6 years (Male: 16.1, Female: 16.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,097 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.60262, 34.52479 |
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Mwanza District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,370 | 64,457 | 85,447 | 151,304 | 179,112 | 212,395 | 249,118 |
| Population Density | 33.4 / km² | 73.3 / km² | 97.1 / km² | 172 / km² | 203.6 / km² | 241.5 / km² | 283.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMwanza District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 109.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza District | +509.8% | +177.9% | +109.6% |
| Malawi | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mwanza District Median Age
Median Age: 16.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza District | 16.6 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 16.1 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mwanza District Population Density
Population Density: 204 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza District | 179,112 | 879.6 km² | 204 / km² |
| Malawi | 17.4 million | 118,839 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mwanza District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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
Mwanza District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $768 | $804 | $786 | $869 | $1,017 | $1,068 | $1,202 | $1,097 |
| Total GDP | $58.6M | $71.7M | $86M | $126.9M | $180.6M | $235.2M | $318.8M | $319.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mwanza District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza District | 22,213 tn | 0.12 tn | 25.3 tons/km² |
| Malawi | 2,635,428 tn | 0.15 tn | 22.2 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
Mwanza District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 22,213 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.1) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14/12 | 2:46 AM | 4.3 | 83 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/07 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 41.5 km | 9,500 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/05 | 2:27 AM | 4 | 78.4 km | 23,200 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/98 | 3:05 AM | 4.6 | 57.7 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/96 | 6:58 AM | 4.7 | 59.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/86 | 3:41 PM | 4.5 | 76.1 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/86 | 11:18 PM | 3.9 | 16.9 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/86 | 7:23 PM | 3.1 | 11.3 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mwanza District
Mwanza is a district in the Southern Region of Malawi. The capital is Mwanza. The district covers an area of 2,259 km.² and has a population of 138,015. is a border town whose economy is based largely on transport. The agricultural economy for many ..
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