Wete Facts
| Area | 225.3 km² |
| Population | 117,591 |
| Male Population | 56,888 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 60,703 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +68.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.8% |
| Median Age | 16.3 years (Male: 15.4, Female: 17.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,949 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 24 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.05589, 39.72938 |
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Wete Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,889 | 87,304 | 99,019 | 113,538 | 117,591 | 123,377 | 127,728 |
| Population Density | 310.2 / km² | 387.5 / km² | 439.5 / km² | 503.9 / km² | 521.9 / km² | 547.6 / km² | 566.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWete Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wete | +68.3% | +34.7% | +18.8% |
| Pemba North Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wete Median Age
Median Age: 16.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wete | 16.3 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Pemba North Region | 15.8 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wete Population Density
Population Density: 522 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wete | 117,591 | 225.3 km² | 522 / km² |
| Pemba North Region | 234,705 | 526.1 km² | 446 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wete Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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
Wete Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $824 | $679 | $755 | $1,360 | $1,263 | $1,503 | $1,568 | $1,949 |
| Total GDP | $75.4M | $68.2M | $80M | $153.1M | $150.4M | $192.8M | $217.8M | $273.6M |
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
Wete CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wete | 33,033 tn | 0.28 tn | 146.6 tons/km² |
| Pemba North Region | 66,633 tn | 0.28 tn | 126.7 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 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
Wete CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,033 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 146.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/17 | 9:54 AM | 4.5 | 52.5 km | 14,980 m | 17km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/08 | 3:31 PM | 4.5 | 54.6 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wete
Wete is a town located on the Tanzanian island of Pemba. It is the capital of Pemba North Region, as well as the administrative seat for Wete District. It lies on the west side of the north part of the island. The town has an 2013 estimated populatio..
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