Memba District Facts
| Area | 1159.9 km² |
| Population | 128,348 |
| Male Population | 62,308 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 66,040 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.5% |
| Median Age | 15.3 years (Male: 14.2, Female: 16.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $561 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.18111, 40.52583 |
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Memba District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 152,213 | 125,366 | 122,853 | 107,126 | 128,348 | 137,431 | 144,996 |
| Population Density | 131.2 / km² | 108.1 / km² | 105.9 / km² | 92.4 / km² | 110.7 / km² | 118.5 / km² | 125 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMemba District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memba District | -15.7% | +2.4% | +4.5% |
| Nampula Province | — | — | — |
| Mozambique | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Memba District Median Age
Median Age: 15.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memba District | 15.3 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 14.2 yrs |
| Nampula Province | 16.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Memba District Population Density
Population Density: 111 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memba District | 128,348 | 1,159.9 km² | 111 / km² |
| Nampula Province | 5.3 million | 78,175.1 km² | 68.3 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Memba District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Memba District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $223 | $235 | $376 | $387 | $531 | $593 | $521 | $561 |
| Total GDP | $21.8M | $24.5M | $38.8M | $38.7M | $51.9M | $61.2M | $57.8M | $63.9M |
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
Memba District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memba District | 25,410 tn | 0.2 tn | 21.9 tons/km² |
| Nampula Province | 1,048,653 tn | 0.2 tn | 13.4 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 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
Memba District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,410 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.1) |
| 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/19 | 11:56 PM | 4.3 | 66.4 km | 10,000 m | 36km E of Cidade de Nacala, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/13 | 12:25 PM | 4.4 | 87.6 km | 10,000 m | 58km E of Cidade de Nacala, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/12 | 12:49 AM | 5 | 48.4 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/96 | 7:14 AM | 4.6 | 86.7 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique Channel | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Memba District
Memba District is a district of Nampula Province in north-eastern Mozambique. The principal town is Memba.
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