Categories in Berekum
Gas StationFarmingClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesMosquesPentecostal ChurchElectronics StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationGraphic DesignerBars, pubs and tavernsInternet cafesRestaurantsBanksHospitalsBarbersBusiness to Business ServicePrint ShopApartment BuildingHousing ComplexMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Berekum
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 32 |
| Education | 32 |
| Banks | 15 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 |
| Religion | 11 |
| Clothing stores | 11 |
| Electronics stores | 9 |
| Other accommodation | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Apartments | 7 |
| Barbers | 6 |
| Mosques | 6 |
Berekum Facts
| Area | 707.9 km² |
| Population | 163,850 |
| Male Population | 75,718 (46.2%) |
| Female Population | 88,132 (53.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +350.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +76.5% |
| Median Age | 19.4 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 20.2) |
| Area Codes | 35 22 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.45340, -2.58404 |
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Berekum Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,401 | 65,761 | 92,807 | 147,290 | 163,850 |
| Population Density | 51.4 / km² | 92.9 / km² | 131.1 / km² | 208.1 / km² | 231.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Berekum Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 58.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berekum | +304.6% | +124% | +58.7% |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | +179.2% | +80.1% | +39.7% |
| Ghana | +177.7% | +87.1% | +45.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Berekum Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berekum | 19.4 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | 19.4 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Berekum Population Density
Population Density: 232 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berekum | 163,850 | 707.9 km² | 232 / km² |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | 2.5 million | 39,785 km² | 63.4 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Berekum Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Berekum
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
Berekum CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berekum | 112,145 tn | 0.68 tn | 158.4 tons/km² |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | 1,710,417 tn | 0.68 tn | 43 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 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
Berekum CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 112,145 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 158.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.8) |
* 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.
Berekum
Berekum is a town and is the capital of Berekum Municipal in the Brong Ahafo Region of South Ghana. Berekum has a population of 62,364.
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