| Area of Kavango | 48,840.1 km² |
| Population | 274,196 |
| Male Population | 128,559 (46.9%) |
| Female Population | 145,638 (53.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +117.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +8.9% |
| Median Age | 18 years old |
| Male Median Age | 16.8 years old |
| Female Median Age | 19 years old |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
Kavango was one of the thirteen regions of Namibia until it was split into the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions in 2013. Source: Wikipedia
Kavango Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,117 | 200,385 | 251,752 | 274,196 |
| Population Density | 2.58 / km² | 4.1 / km² | 5.15 / km² | 5.61 / km² |
Okavango Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavango | +117.4% | +36.8% | +8.9% |
| Namibia | +171.3% | +72.4% | +28.8% |
Kavango Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 21,590 | 21,705 | 43,296 |
| 5-9 | 18,065 | 18,171 | 36,236 |
| 10-14 | 18,518 | 18,416 | 36,934 |
| 15-19 | 16,937 | 18,057 | 34,994 |
| 20-24 | 12,020 | 14,263 | 26,284 |
| 25-29 | 8,593 | 11,477 | 20,070 |
| 30-34 | 6,835 | 8,750 | 15,586 |
| 35-39 | 5,420 | 6,738 | 12,158 |
| 40-44 | 4,354 | 5,293 | 9,647 |
| 45-49 | 3,624 | 4,785 | 8,410 |
| 50-54 | 2,713 | 4,181 | 6,895 |
| 55-59 | 2,155 | 2,705 | 4,861 |
| 60-64 | 2,294 | 3,278 | 5,572 |
| 65-69 | 1,675 | 2,301 | 3,977 |
| 70-74 | 1,434 | 1,907 | 3,342 |
| 75-79 | 755 | 1,075 | 1,831 |
| 80-84 | 676 | 1,101 | 1,777 |
| 85 Plus | 903 | 1,435 | 2,338 |
Kavango Population Density
Population Density: 5.61 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavango | 274,196 | 48,840.1 km² | 5.61 / km² |
Kavango Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 5,587 | n/a | n/a |
| 800 | 6,051 | 0.8% | 46 |
| 900 | 6,557 | 0.8% | 50 |
| 1000 | 7,094 | 0.8% | 53 |
| 1100 | 7,658 | 0.8% | 56 |
| 1200 | 8,258 | 0.8% | 60 |
| 1300 | 8,898 | 0.7% | 64 |
| 1400 | 9,613 | 0.8% | 71 |
| 1500 | 10,375 | 0.8% | 76 |
| 1600 | 11,134 | 0.7% | 75 |
| 1700 | 11,945 | 0.7% | 81 |
| 1800 | 21,434 | 6% | 948 |
| 1900 | 39,887 | 6.4% | 1,845 |
| 1910 | 42,472 | 6.5% | 2,585 |
| 1920 | 45,256 | 6.6% | 2,784 |
| 1930 | 48,289 | 6.7% | 3,033 |
| 1940 | 51,706 | 7.1% | 3,417 |
| 1950 | 56,261 | 8.8% | 4,555 |
| 1960 | 70,539 | 25.4% | 14,278 |
| 1970 | 91,835 | 30.2% | 21,296 |
| 1990 | 200,385 | 47.7% | 54,275 |
| 2000 | 251,752 | 25.6% | 51,367 |
| 2020 | 296,263 | 8.5% | 22,255 |
| 2030 | 335,073 | 13.1% | 38,810 |
| 2040 | 364,956 | 8.9% | 29,883 |
| 2050 | 386,371 | 5.9% | 21,415 |
| 2060 | 401,217 | 3.8% | 14,846 |
| 2070 | 407,445 | 1.6% | 6,228 |
| 2080 | 407,543 | 0% | 98 |
| 2090 | 399,635 | -1.9% | -7,908 |
| 2100 | 387,756 | -3% | -11,879 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.Kavango CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavango | 600,273 t | 2.19 t | 12.3 t/km² |
Okavango Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data (1968 to 2020)
Average Temp
20.4°C
68.8°F
Average High
29.4°C
84.9°F
Average Low
11.3°C
52.3°F
Record High Temperature
37.0°C
98.6°F
Record Low Temperature
-0.8°C
30.6°F
Average Precipitation
3.9 mm
0.2 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
0.8 days
1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
2. Lawrimore, Jay H.; Ray, Ron; Applequist, Scott; Korzeniewski, Bryant; Menne, Matthew J. (2016): Global Summary of the Month (GSOM), Version 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JJ5. Accessed Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:07:33 GMT.
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | High (7.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Places in Kavango
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahenge | 8,809.1 km² | 35,679 | 4.05 / km² |
| Kapako | 6,195.3 km² | 32,820 | 5.3 / km² |
| Mashare | 9,301.5 km² | 19,649 | 2.11 / km² |
| Mpungu | 8,168.1 km² | 22,353 | 2.74 / km² |
| Mukwe | 5,490.1 km² | 30,467 | 5.55 / km² |
| Ndiyona | 8,174.8 km² | 31,815 | 3.89 / km² |
| Rundu | 2,701.2 km² | 101,418 | 37.5 / km² |
Other places in Namibia
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erongo | 63,550 km² | 189,859 | 2.99 / km² |
| Hardap | 109,664.7 km² | 92,689 | 0.85 / km² |
| Karas | 161,306 km² | 88,558 | 0.55 / km² |
| Khomas | 36,999 km² | 423,169 | 11.4 / km² |
| Kunene | 115,322.6 km² | 118,044 | 1.02 / km² |
| Ohangwena | 10,695.5 km² | 277,705 | 26.0 / km² |
| Omaheke | 84,781.2 km² | 79,934 | 0.94 / km² |
| Omusati | 26,554.3 km² | 271,625 | 10.2 / km² |
| Oshana | 8,649.2 km² | 199,473 | 23.1 / km² |
| Oshikoto | 38,626.5 km² | 211,058 | 5.46 / km² |
| Otjozondjupa | 104,673.8 km² | 162,977 | 1.56 / km² |
| Zambezi | 14,464.1 km² | 109,203 | 7.55 / km² |
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