Qurghonteppa Facts
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Population | 37,537 |
| Male Population | 18,796 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 18,741 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +238.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +57.3% |
| Median Age | 20 years (Male: 19.6, Female: 20.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Tajikistan Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.83399, 68.78186 |
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Qurghonteppa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,076 | 20,925 | 23,868 | 32,725 | 37,537 | 41,361 | 47,283 |
| Population Density | 904.2 / km² | 1,708.2 / km² | 1,948.4 / km² | 2,671.4 / km² | 3,064.2 / km² | 3,376.4 / km² | 3,859.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridQurghonteppa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 57.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qurghonteppa | +238.9% | +79.4% | +57.3% |
| Khatlon Region | — | — | — |
| Tajikistan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Qurghonteppa Median Age
Median Age: 20 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qurghonteppa | 20 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 19.6 yrs |
| Khatlon Region | 20 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
| Tajikistan | 21.4 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Qurghonteppa Population Density
Population Density: 3,064 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qurghonteppa | 37,537 | 12.3 km² | 3,064 / km² |
| Khatlon Region | 3 million | 22,939.1 km² | 130 / km² |
| Tajikistan | 8.5 million | 141,346.6 km² | 60.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Qurghonteppa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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
Qurghonteppa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qurghonteppa | 28,923 tn | 0.77 tn | 2,361.1 tons/km² |
| Khatlon Region | 2,263,390 tn | 0.76 tn | 98.7 tons/km² |
| Tajikistan | 6,607,620 tn | 0.78 tn | 46.7 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
Qurghonteppa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,923 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,361.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.7) |
* 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 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 | 4:33 AM | 3.8 | 66.1 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/18 | 3:21 AM | 4.4 | 57.4 km | 14,310 m | 22km N of Farkhor, Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/18 | 11:57 AM | 4.6 | 73.4 km | 21,280 m | 6km E of Imam Sahib, Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/18 | 10:21 PM | 4.2 | 59.7 km | 24,220 m | 30km E of Sho'rchi, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/17 | 7:36 PM | 4.5 | 49.9 km | 7,300 m | 23km S of Danghara, Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/17 | 8:56 PM | 4.6 | 56.1 km | 10,000 m | 33km E of Sho'rchi, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/16 | 6:19 PM | 4.3 | 46.6 km | 34,430 m | 28km NNW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/15 | 9:09 PM | 4.2 | 57.3 km | 10,000 m | 15km WSW of Jilikul, Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/15 | 2:24 AM | 4.4 | 62.7 km | 8,540 m | 11km N of Farkhor, Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/15 | 3:04 PM | 4.1 | 56.3 km | 18,280 m | 17km N of Farkhor, Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Qurghonteppa
Qurghonteppa or Kurganteppa (Tajik: Қурғонтеппа), formerly known as Kurgan-Tyube (Russian: Курган-Тюбе, Persian: قرغانتپه), is a city in southwestern Tajikistan. It is the capital of the Khatlon region and it is located 100 km from Dushanbe.
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