Mechi Zone
Former Administrative Zone of Nepal
Mechi (Nepali: मेची अञ्चल Listen was one of the fourteen zones of Nepal until the restructuring of zones to provinces, comprising four districts; namely Ilam, Jhapa, Panchthar and Taplejung. Its headquarters are at Ilam. It comes under the Eastern Development Region of Nepal. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Mechi Zone | 8,163.4 km² |
| Population | 1.4 million |
| Male Population | 650,965 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 725,848 (52.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +1,050.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +2.8% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 22.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 24.1 years |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
Map of Mechi Zone
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,670 | 749,450 | 1,339,876 | 1,376,816 |
| Population Density | 14.7 / km² | 91.8 / km² | 164.1 / km² | 168.7 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.8% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechi Zone | +1,050.5% | +83.7% | +2.8% |
| Nepal | +115% | +52% | +20.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechi Zone | 23.3 years | 22.4 years | 24.1 years |
| Nepal | 21.5 years | 20.4 years | 22.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Mechi Zone Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 60,766 | 58,199 | 118,966 |
| 5-9 | 76,770 | 75,310 | 152,081 |
| 10-14 | 86,635 | 85,499 | 172,134 |
| 15-19 | 76,971 | 83,442 | 160,413 |
| 20-24 | 50,265 | 74,170 | 124,436 |
| 25-29 | 42,743 | 66,206 | 108,949 |
| 30-34 | 40,363 | 53,694 | 94,058 |
| 35-39 | 38,909 | 48,377 | 87,287 |
| 40-44 | 37,836 | 42,235 | 80,072 |
| 45-49 | 33,674 | 35,856 | 69,531 |
| 50-54 | 31,770 | 31,513 | 63,283 |
| 55-59 | 24,952 | 24,525 | 49,478 |
| 60-64 | 21,872 | 21,326 | 43,198 |
| 65-69 | 15,705 | 14,892 | 30,597 |
| 70-74 | 11,663 | 10,538 | 22,202 |
| 75-79 | 33 | 29 | 62 |
| 80-84 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| 85 Plus | 18 | 17 | 35 |
Population Density
Population Density: 168.7 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechi Zone | 1.4 million | 8,163.4 km² | 168.7 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.6 million | 147,655.4 km² | 193.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 32,300 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 45,672 | 3.5% | 1,337 |
| 1910 | 48,668 | 6.6% | 2,996 |
| 1920 | 54,105 | 11.2% | 5,437 |
| 1930 | 59,039 | 9.1% | 4,934 |
| 1940 | 64,415 | 9.1% | 5,376 |
| 1950 | 70,233 | 9% | 5,818 |
| 1960 | 83,821 | 19.3% | 13,588 |
| 1970 | 103,104 | 23% | 19,283 |
| 1990 | 749,450 | 169.6% | 323,173 |
| 2000 | 1,339,876 | 78.8% | 590,426 |
| 2020 | 1,504,464 | 6% | 82,294 |
| 2030 | 1,745,839 | 16% | 241,375 |
| 2040 | 1,955,465 | 12% | 209,626 |
| 2050 | 2,127,909 | 8.8% | 172,444 |
| 2060 | 2,249,457 | 5.7% | 121,548 |
| 2070 | 2,311,802 | 2.8% | 62,345 |
| 2080 | 2,321,768 | 0.4% | 9,966 |
| 2090 | 2,283,100 | -1.7% | -38,668 |
| 2100 | 2,216,530 | -2.9% | -66,570 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Mechi Zone
Districts in Mechi Zone
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilam District | 1,685.9 km² | 279,350 | 429.2 / mi² |
| Jhapa, Mechi, Nepal | 1,597.9 km² | 797,308 | 1,292 / mi² |
| Panchthar District | 1,247.8 km² | 185,157 | 384.3 / mi² |
| Taplejung District | 3,631.8 km² | 115,002 | 82.0 / mi² |
Other Zones in Nepal
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Zone | 9,418.4 km² | 4.9 million | 1,350 / mi² |
| Bheri Zone | 10,072.4 km² | 1.6 million | 414.1 / mi² |
| Dhaulagiri Zone | 8,226.7 km² | 456,830 | 143.8 / mi² |
| Gandaki Zone | 12,324 km² | 1.4 million | 297.8 / mi² |
| Janakpur Zone | 9,648 km² | 2.8 million | 747.8 / mi² |
| Karnali Zone | 21,378.5 km² | 327,909 | 39.7 / mi² |
| Kosi Zone | 9,584.9 km² | 3.1 million | 826.2 / mi² |
| Lumbini Zone | 8,919.1 km² | 2.8 million | 824.2 / mi² |
| Mahakali Zone | 6,948.3 km² | 1.3 million | 471.1 / mi² |
| Narayani Zone | 8,400.6 km² | 3.3 million | 1,025 / mi² |
| Rapti Zone | 11,039.3 km² | 1.4 million | 331.9 / mi² |
| Sagarmatha Zone | 10,737.7 km² | 2.1 million | 504.7 / mi² |
| Seti Zone | 12,795 km² | 1.7 million | 334.4 / mi² |
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