Categories in Kiambu
Auto Body Parts SupplierAuto Parts StoreBody repairCar Accessories StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas stationGas StationMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersWheel StoreAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAgrochemicals SupplierAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerBeauty Product SupplierDairy FarmFarmingFlour MillFurniture MakerGas cylinders supplierImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingPharmaceutical CompanyPoultry FarmTextile MillWholesalersBaby Clothing StoreBoutiqueClothing storesDry CleanerFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceMen's clothingShoe storesUniform StoreWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAnglican ChurchAssociation or OrganizationCatholic Church
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kiambu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 305 |
| Real estate | 159 |
| Hospitals | 148 |
| Hairdressers | 140 |
| Shopping other | 128 |
| Apartments | 124 |
| Education | 116 |
| Restaurants | 112 |
| Finance other | 104 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 104 |
| Health and medical | 104 |
| Clothing stores | 100 |
| Corporate management | 97 |
| Hardware store | 79 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 79 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 75 |
| Churches | 74 |
| Beauty salons | 67 |
Kiambu Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 35,749 |
| Male Population | 17,054 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 18,695 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +118.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.4% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 24.2, Female: 23) |
| Area Codes | 66 |
| Neighborhoods | Clay Garden Estate, Ndarakwa Ng'amba., Ridgeways Estate, Parklands, Thome |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.16667, 36.83333 |
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Kiambu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,386 | 23,125 | 28,745 | 33,791 | 35,749 |
| Population Density | 3,799.7 / km² | 5,362.3 / km² | 6,665.5 / km² | 7,835.6 / km² | 8,289.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kiambu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu | +106.2% | +46.1% | +17.6% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kiambu Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu | 23.6 yrs | 23 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kiambu Population Density
Population Density: 8,290 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu | 35,749 | 4.313 km² | 8,290 / 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
Kiambu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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.
Neighborhoods in Kiambu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kiambu
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kiambu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kiambu
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
Kiambu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu | 33,585 tn | 0.94 tn | 7,787.8 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
Kiambu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,585 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,787.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/78 | 5:46 PM | 4.7 | 54.4 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kiambu
Kiambu is a town in Kiambu County, Kenya. It has an urban population of 88,869. It is the capital of the Kiambu County, which bounds the northern border of Nairobi. Other proximate towns are Ruiru (east of Kiambu), Gatundu (NE), Limuru (NW) and Kabet..
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