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Anaka Facts
| Area | 66.3 km² |
| Population | 25,710 |
| Male Population | 12,318 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 13,392 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9788.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +628.9% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,953 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.60114, 31.94749 |
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Anaka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 260 | 1,266 | 3,527 | 16,241 | 25,710 | 39,893 | 59,809 |
| Population Density | 3.9 / km² | 19.1 / km² | 53.2 / km² | 244.9 / km² | 387.7 / km² | 601.6 / km² | 901.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAnaka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 628.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaka | +9788.5% | +1930.8% | +628.9% |
| Uganda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Anaka Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaka | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Anaka Population Density
Population Density: 388 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaka | 25,710 | 66.3 km² | 388 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Anaka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Anaka Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $871 | $1,034 | $1,194 | $1,505 | $1,729 | $1,886 | $2,018 | $1,953 |
| Total GDP | $437.7K | $774.8K | $1.3M | $2.7M | $5.3M | $9.4M | $17.6M | $20.8M |
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
Anaka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaka | 5,061 tn | 0.2 tn | 76.3 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 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
Anaka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,061 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 76.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/19 | 6:13 PM | 4.8 | 81.3 km | 10,000 m | 44km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 2:11 PM | 4.5 | 81.6 km | 10,000 m | 34km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/04 | 8:37 PM | 4.7 | 82.7 km | 30,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/02 | 4:18 PM | 4 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/97 | 2:21 PM | 4.6 | 75.8 km | 33,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/97 | 1:45 PM | 4.7 | 26.7 km | 33,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 3:17 AM | 4.8 | 50.4 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 2:50 AM | 4.7 | 52.4 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 2:44 AM | 4.6 | 52.5 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 1:45 AM | 4.7 | 41.3 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Anaka
Anaka is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the seat of the Nwoya District headquarters. Other towns being:
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