Dhungesaghu Facts
| Area | 24.8 km² |
| Population | 3,539 |
| Male Population | 1,630 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,909 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +646.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.0% |
| Median Age | 19.2 years (Male: 18.3, Female: 20) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,771 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.36490, 87.59138 |
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Dhungesaghu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 474 | 2,810 | 4,598 | 3,883 | 3,539 | 3,592 | 3,522 |
| Population Density | 19.1 / km² | 113.2 / km² | 185.3 / km² | 156.5 / km² | 142.6 / km² | 144.8 / km² | 141.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDhungesaghu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 23% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhungesaghu | +646.6% | +25.9% | -23% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dhungesaghu Median Age
Median Age: 19.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhungesaghu | 19.2 yrs | 20 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dhungesaghu Population Density
Population Density: 143 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhungesaghu | 3,539 | 24.8 km² | 143 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dhungesaghu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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
Dhungesaghu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,261 | $1,347 | $1,560 | $1,396 | $2,301 | $2,087 | $2,892 | $2,771 |
| Total GDP | $9.4M | $11.8M | $15.3M | $14.4M | $22.3M | $18M | $24.6M | $23.7M |
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
Dhungesaghu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhungesaghu | 1,141 tn | 0.32 tn | 46 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 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
Dhungesaghu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,141 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 46 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8.4) |
| Landslide | 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/19 | 4:45 PM | 4.3 | 67.5 km | 10,000 m | 15km NW of Bhojpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:15 AM | 4.4 | 32.3 km | 52,910 m | 29km NNW of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:08 AM | 4.4 | 45.3 km | 38,300 m | 17km E of Dhankuta, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 3:07 PM | 4.4 | 87.5 km | 49,760 m | 12km SSW of Mangan, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/18 | 1:07 PM | 4 | 78.7 km | 32,610 m | 52km SW of Gyangkar, China | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/17 | 11:43 PM | 4.2 | 49.2 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/17 | 10:13 PM | 4.2 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | 23km NNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/15 | 5:42 AM | 4.4 | 26.3 km | 10,000 m | 48km WNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/15 | 12:35 PM | 5.1 | 72 km | 31,710 m | 13km ESE of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/14 | 3:59 PM | 4.4 | 76.7 km | 59,960 m | 40km S of Gyangkar, China | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Dhungesaghu
Dhungesaghu is a village development committee in the Himalayas of Taplejung District in the Mechi Zone of north-eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 4203 people living in 750 individual households.
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