Categories in Axum
ChurchesReligionElectronics StoreCollegeEducationElementary SchoolUniversityArchaeological MuseumMuseumsTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopRestaurantsHospitalsApartment BuildingMarketShopping MallBed and breakfastsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingTour AgencyTour OperatorTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Axum
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 31 |
| Hotels and motels | 27 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
| Travel agencies | 15 |
| Museums | 13 |
| Cafes | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Tour operators | 9 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Electronics stores | 6 |
| Religion | 6 |
Axum Facts
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Population | 131,863 |
| Male Population | 61,309 (46.5%) |
| Female Population | 70,554 (53.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +539.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +195.7% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 19.6, Female: 21) |
| Area Codes | 34, 34775 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.12109, 38.72337 |
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Axum Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,615 | 29,860 | 44,593 | 118,509 | 131,863 |
| Population Density | 1,940.2 / km² | 2,810.4 / km² | 4,197 / km² | 11,153.8 / km² | 12,410.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Axum Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 165.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axum | +474.9% | +296.9% | +165.8% |
| Tigray Province | +188.6% | +98% | +45.6% |
| Ethiopia | +204.4% | +106.5% | +49.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Axum Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axum | 20.3 yrs | 21 yrs | 19.6 yrs |
| Tigray Province | 17.8 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.2 yrs |
| Ethiopia | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Axum Population Density
Population Density: 12,411 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axum | 131,863 | 10.6 km² | 12,411 / km² |
| Tigray Province | 5.7 million | 50,223.8 km² | 114 / km² |
| Ethiopia | 99.1 million | 1,128,902.4 km² | 87.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Axum Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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
Axum CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axum | 5,023 tn | 0.04 tn | 472.7 tons/km² |
| Tigray Province | 204,460 tn | 0.04 tn | 4.1 tons/km² |
| Ethiopia | 3,092,124 tn | 0.03 tn | 2.7 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
Axum CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,023 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 472.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/23/15 | 8:14 AM | 6.2 | 40.3 km | 10,000 m | Eritrea-Ethiopia border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Axum
Axum or Aksum (Tigrinya: ኣኽሱም? /'aq͡χʼsum/, Amharic: አክሱም? /'aksum/) is a city in the northern part of Ethiopia, its first former royal capital, a former bishopric and present Latin Catholic titular see. The town has a population of 56,500 residents ..
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