| Area of Louga | 25,634.6 km² |
| Population | 988,365 |
| Male Population | 490,460 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 497,905 (50.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +207.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +53.9% |
| Median Age | 17.8 years old |
| Male Median Age | 17.1 years old |
| Female Median Age | 18.5 years old |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
Louga is a city and region of Senegal. The region is located to the northwest part of the country and Louga city is in the northwest of the region - about 50 km inland from the Atlantic coast. Source: Wikipedia
Louga Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 321,487 | 488,024 | 642,396 | 988,365 |
| Population Density | 12.5 / km² | 19.0 / km² | 25.1 / km² | 38.6 / km² |
Louga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 53.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louga | +207.4% | +102.5% | +53.9% |
| Senegal | +211% | +102.6% | +53.8% |
Louga Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 85,996 | 81,636 | 167,632 |
| 5-9 | 72,968 | 69,693 | 142,661 |
| 10-14 | 62,500 | 59,942 | 122,443 |
| 15-19 | 55,288 | 53,441 | 108,730 |
| 20-24 | 47,767 | 47,092 | 94,859 |
| 25-29 | 39,004 | 39,911 | 78,916 |
| 30-34 | 31,172 | 33,411 | 64,583 |
| 35-39 | 23,961 | 26,834 | 50,796 |
| 40-44 | 18,067 | 20,939 | 39,006 |
| 45-49 | 14,190 | 16,857 | 31,047 |
| 50-54 | 11,322 | 13,682 | 25,004 |
| 55-59 | 9,072 | 10,960 | 20,033 |
| 60-64 | 6,824 | 8,390 | 15,214 |
| 65-69 | 5,738 | 6,954 | 12,693 |
| 70-74 | 4,188 | 5,064 | 9,253 |
| 75-79 | 2,404 | 3,100 | 5,504 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Louga Population Density
Population Density: 38.6 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louga | 988,365 | 25,634.6 km² | 38.6 / km² |
Louga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 24,254 | n/a | n/a |
| 1600 | 30,318 | 2.3% | 606 |
| 1700 | 37,897 | 2.3% | 757 |
| 1800 | 45,123 | 1.8% | 722 |
| 1900 | 67,387 | 4.1% | 2,226 |
| 1910 | 84,266 | 25% | 16,879 |
| 1920 | 80,928 | -4% | -3,338 |
| 1930 | 101,201 | 25.1% | 20,273 |
| 1940 | 121,494 | 20.1% | 20,293 |
| 1950 | 163,162 | 34.3% | 41,668 |
| 1960 | 208,212 | 27.6% | 45,050 |
| 1970 | 276,863 | 33% | 68,651 |
| 1990 | 488,024 | 32.8% | 105,580 |
| 2000 | 642,396 | 31.6% | 154,372 |
| 2020 | 1,116,144 | 31.8% | 236,874 |
| 2030 | 1,363,602 | 22.2% | 247,458 |
| 2040 | 1,595,657 | 17% | 232,055 |
| 2050 | 1,787,434 | 12% | 191,777 |
| 2060 | 1,933,981 | 8.2% | 146,547 |
| 2070 | 2,058,939 | 6.5% | 124,958 |
| 2080 | 2,161,872 | 5% | 102,933 |
| 2090 | 2,241,090 | 3.7% | 79,218 |
| 2100 | 2,296,270 | 2.5% | 55,180 |
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.Louga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louga | 666,462 t | 0.67 t | 26 t/km² |
Louga Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data (1933 to 2019)
Average Temp
31.7°C
89.0°F
Average High
41.3°C
106.4°F
Average Low
22.1°C
71.8°F
Record High Temperature
49.0°C
120.2°F
Record Low Temperature
10.8°C
51.4°F
Average Precipitation
2.5 mm
0.1 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
0.6 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 | Medium (4.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Places in Louga
Other places in Senegal
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 534.6 km² | 3.4 million | 6,451 / km² |
| Diourbel | 4,873.7 km² | 1.7 million | 345.8 / km² |
| Fatick | 7,063 km² | 796,932 | 112.8 / km² |
| Kaffrine | 11,060.1 km² | 629,449 | 56.9 / km² |
| Kaolack | 5,184.9 km² | 1.1 million | 205.1 / km² |
| Kedougou | 16,857.3 km² | 166,580 | 9.88 / km² |
| Kolda | 13,754.2 km² | 745,489 | 54.2 / km² |
| Matam | 28,799.9 km² | 636,037 | 22.1 / km² |
| Saint-Louis | 18,944.1 km² | 998,846 | 52.7 / km² |
| Sedhiou | 7,360.5 km² | 504,930 | 68.6 / km² |
| Tambacounda | 42,574.9 km² | 785,061 | 18.4 / km² |
| Thies | 6,582.1 km² | 2.0 million | 300.2 / km² |
| Ziguinchor | 7,286.3 km² | 611,478 | 83.9 / km² |
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