Categories in Tema
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tema
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Churches | 789 | — |
| Education | 671 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 577 | — |
| Corporate management | 572 | 21 years |
| Apartments | 511 | — |
| Shopping | 473 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 363 | — |
| Clothing stores | 334 | — |
| Electronics stores | 307 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 304 | — |
| Other accommodation | 265 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 235 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 224 | — |
| Specialized design | 222 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 218 | — |
| Religion | 212 | — |
Tema Facts
| Area | 73.8 km² |
| Population | 320,944 |
| Male Population | 154,564 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 166,380 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +312.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +74.9% |
| Median Age | 24 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 24) |
| Area Codes | 30 3 |
| Neighborhoods | Heavy Industrial Area, Kortu-gon, Community Four, Obenyade, Ashaiman |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.66980, -0.01657 |
Map of Tema
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Tema Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,864 | 140,337 | 183,524 | 294,464 | 320,944 |
| Population Density | 1,054.9 / km² | 1,901.3 / km² | 2,486.4 / km² | 3,989.4 / km² | 4,348.1 / km² |
Tema Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 60.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tema | +278.2% | +109.8% | +60.4% |
| Greater Accra Region | +322.6% | +128.2% | +60.3% |
| Ghana | +177.7% | +87.1% | +45.5% |
Tema Median Age
Median Age: 24 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tema | 24 yrs | 24 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Greater Accra Region | 23.9 yrs | 24 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Tema Population Density
Population Density: 4,348 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tema | 320,944 | 73.8 km² | 4,348 / km² |
| Greater Accra Region | 4.5 million | 3,749.3 km² | 1,197 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Tema Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Tema
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tema
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tema
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tema
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tema CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tema | 285,496 tn | 0.89 tn | 3,867.9 tons/km² |
| Greater Accra Region | 3,785,988 tn | 0.84 tn | 1,009.8 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 285,496 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,867.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/97 | 3:16 PM | 4.4 | 36.9 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/90 | 11:43 AM | 3.1 | 33.9 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/88 | 4:54 PM | 3.5 | 13 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/88 | 12:51 AM | 3.4 | 44.1 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/87 | 10:37 AM | 3.1 | 46 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/39 | 7:19 PM | 6.4 | 69 km | 15,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
Tema
Tema is a city on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic coast of Ghana. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the capital city; Accra, in the region of Greater Accra, and is the capital of the Tema Metropolitan District. As of 2013, Tema is the eleve..
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