Koumra Facts
| Area | 14.1 km² |
| Population | 145,247 |
| Male Population | 70,455 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 74,792 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +60.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.2% |
| Median Age | 14 years (Male: 13.1, Female: 15.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.91256, 17.55392 |
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Koumra Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,511 | 122,318 | 163,542 | 246,115 | 145,247 | 154,136 | 165,306 |
| Population Density | 6,407.9 / km² | 8,659.7 / km² | 11,578.2 / km² | 17,424.1 / km² | 10,283 / km² | 10,912.3 / km² | 11,703.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKoumra Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koumra | +60.5% | +18.7% | -11.2% |
| Mandoul Region | — | — | — |
| Chad | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Koumra Median Age
Median Age: 14 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koumra | 14 yrs | 15.1 yrs | 13.1 yrs |
| Mandoul Region | 14 yrs | 15.1 yrs | 13.1 yrs |
| Chad | 14.6 yrs | 15.3 yrs | 14 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Koumra Population Density
Population Density: 10,283 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koumra | 145,247 | 14.1 km² | 10,283 / km² |
| Mandoul Region | 768,652 | 17,406.2 km² | 44.2 / km² |
| Chad | 14 million | 1,270,680.9 km² | 11 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Koumra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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
Koumra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koumra | 10,956 tn | 0.08 tn | 775.7 tons/km² |
| Mandoul Region | 56,282 tn | 0.07 tn | 3.2 tons/km² |
| Chad | 1,069,769 tn | 0.08 tn | 0.8 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
Koumra CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,956 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 775.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
Koumra
Koumra is a town in southern Chad. It is the capital of the region of Mandoul and of the department of Mandoul Oriental. It is the sixth largest town in Chad.
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