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Sesheke Facts
| Area | 9563.2 km² |
| Population | 57,557 |
| Male Population | 28,496 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 29,061 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +185.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.4% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 17.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,653 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.47593, 24.29684 |
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Sesheke Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,159 | 24,494 | 35,659 | 52,205 | 57,557 | 63,282 | 68,471 |
| Population Density | 2.1 / km² | 2.6 / km² | 3.7 / km² | 5.5 / km² | 6 / km² | 6.6 / km² | 7.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSesheke Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 61.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesheke | +185.5% | +135% | +61.4% |
| Barotseland | — | — | — |
| Zambia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sesheke Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesheke | 16.9 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Barotseland | 16.6 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sesheke Population Density
Population Density: 6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesheke | 57,557 | 9,563.2 km² | 6 / km² |
| Barotseland | 1 million | 127,034.5 km² | 8.1 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sesheke Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Sesheke Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,559 | $1,297 | $1,296 | $1,778 | $2,203 | $2,345 | $2,232 | $2,653 |
| Total GDP | $34.6M | $34.2M | $41.2M | $67.8M | $100.6M | $127.6M | $136.5M | $167.5M |
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
Sesheke CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesheke | 23,711 tn | 0.41 tn | 2.5 tons/km² |
| Barotseland | 414,896 tn | 0.4 tn | 3.3 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 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
Sesheke CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,711 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10/91 | 1:12 AM | 5 | 77.6 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/87 | 11:00 AM | 4.9 | 74.7 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sesheke
Sesheke is a border town in the Western Province of Zambia, and a district of the same name. It lies on the northern bank of the Zambezi River which forms the border with Namibia's Caprivi Strip at that point. Katima Mulilo Bridge, completed in May ..
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