Categories in Kericho
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas stationGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopAgricultural CooperativeAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleBeauty Product SupplierDairy FarmDigital Printing ServiceFarmingImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingPoultry FarmPrinting Equipment SupplierTea ManufacturerWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterFull Gospel ChurchGospel ChurchGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchReligionReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSpiritist CenterCell phone accessory storeComputer Repair ServiceComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopPhone Repair ServiceSoftware CompanyBuilding Materials Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kericho
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 262 |
| Shopping | 208 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 165 |
| Shopping other | 103 |
| Hospitals | 101 |
| Construction of houses | 92 |
| Clothing stores | 78 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Churches | 60 |
| Department stores | 59 |
| Electronics stores | 58 |
| Religion | 54 |
| Other accommodation | 53 |
| Hotels and motels | 51 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 51 |
| Banks | 51 |
| Corporate management | 46 |
Kericho Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 26,964 |
| Male Population | 13,977 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 12,987 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +299.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +74.9% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 18.3) |
| Area Codes | 52 |
| Neighborhoods | Kericho |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.36774, 35.28314 |
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Kericho Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,753 | 10,803 | 15,414 | 24,021 | 26,964 |
| Population Density | 2,512.7 / km² | 4,019.7 / km² | 5,735.4 / km² | 8,938 / km² | 10,033.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kericho Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 55.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kericho | +255.7% | +122.4% | +55.8% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kericho Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kericho | 18.6 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kericho Population Density
Population Density: 10,033 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kericho | 26,964 | 2.688 km² | 10,033 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kericho Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Kericho
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kericho
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
Kericho CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kericho | 18,621 tn | 0.69 tn | 6,928.8 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 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
Kericho CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,621 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,928.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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.
- 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/10 | 12:13 PM | 5 | 90.3 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/01 | 1:29 AM | 4.7 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/28 | 2:25 AM | 6.2 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kericho
Kericho is the biggest town in Kericho County located in the highlands west of the Kenyan Rift Valley. Standing on the edge of the Mau Forest, Kericho has a warm and temperate climate making it an ideal location for agriculture and in particular, the..
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