Categories in Ruacana
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ruacana
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 5 |
Ruacana Facts
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population | 387 |
| Male Population | 196 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 191 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +486.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +71.2% |
| Median Age | 19.1 years (Male: 19.2, Female: 18.9) |
| Area Codes | 65 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.43333, 14.35000 |
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Ruacana Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66 | 141 | 226 | 350 | 387 | 405 | 403 |
| Population Density | 96 / km² | 205.1 / km² | 328.7 / km² | 509.1 / km² | 562.9 / km² | 589.1 / km² | 586.2 / km² |
Ruacana Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 71.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruacana | +486.4% | +174.5% | +71.2% |
| Kunene Region | — | — | — |
| Namibia | — | — | — |
Ruacana Median Age
Median Age: 19.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruacana | 19.1 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Kunene Region | 19.9 yrs | 20 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Ruacana Population Density
Population Density: 563 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruacana | 387 | 0.688 km² | 563 / km² |
| Kunene Region | 106,962 | 115,143.7 km² | 0.9 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Ruacana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
- 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.
Ruacana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruacana | 941 tn | 2.43 tn | 1,368.8 tons/km² |
| Kunene Region | 263,463 tn | 2.46 tn | 2.3 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 941 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,368.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/88 | 7:24 AM | 4.7 | 97.4 km | 5,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
Ruacana
Ruacana is a town in Omusati Region, northern Namibia and the district capital of the Ruacana electoral constituency. It is located on the border with Angola on the river Kunene. The town is known for the picturesque Ruacana Falls nearby, and for the..
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