Lupane District Facts
| Area | 6671.9 km² |
| Population | 117,231 |
| Male Population | 56,090 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 61,141 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +100.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.6% |
| Median Age | 14.9 years (Male: 14.2, Female: 16.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,761 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 389 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -18.93149, 27.80696 |
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Lupane District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,536 | 91,579 | 105,082 | 120,259 | 117,231 | 127,295 | 136,115 |
| Population Density | 8.8 / km² | 13.7 / km² | 15.7 / km² | 18 / km² | 17.6 / km² | 19.1 / km² | 20.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLupane District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupane District | +100.3% | +28% | +11.6% |
| Matabeleland North Province | — | — | — |
| Zimbabwe | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lupane District Median Age
Median Age: 14.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupane District | 14.9 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 14.2 yrs |
| Matabeleland North Province | 17.4 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Zimbabwe | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lupane District Population Density
Population Density: 17.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupane District | 117,231 | 6,671.9 km² | 17.6 / km² |
| Matabeleland North Province | 903,536 | 75,450.5 km² | 12 / km² |
| Zimbabwe | 15.7 million | 390,728 km² | 40.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lupane District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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
Lupane District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,870 | $1,673 | $1,746 | $1,253 | $1,283 | $1,792 | $1,545 | $1,761 |
| Total GDP | $159.6M | $147.6M | $160.6M | $114.7M | $120.1M | $182.8M | $175.7M | $207.1M |
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
Lupane District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupane District | 17,199 tn | 0.15 tn | 2.6 tons/km² |
| Matabeleland North Province | 142,909 tn | 0.16 tn | 1.9 tons/km² |
| Zimbabwe | 2,424,753 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.2 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
Lupane District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,199 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/08 | 2:26 AM | 4.7 | 46.7 km | 5,800 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lupane District
Lupane is a district in Matabeleland North Province in Zimbabwe. It lies at an elevation of 976 m. In 2006 it had 1,600 inhabitants. It is on the road from Bulawayo to Hwange. In the years since 2000, there has been nearly 200 cases of torture by the..
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