Categories in Limuru
Clothing storesNon-Governmental OrganizationReligious OrganizationHardware storeEducationElementary SchoolVocational & Professional TrainingGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksMoney Transfer ServiceGeneral practitionersHospitalsMedical clinicBarbersBusiness to Business ServiceDepartment storesShoppingShopping otherHotels
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Limuru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 41 |
Limuru Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 25,139 |
| Male Population | 12,499 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 12,640 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +141.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.1% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.5) |
| Area Codes | 66 |
| Neighborhoods | Ngara West |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.10000, 36.65000 |
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Limuru Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,431 | 15,995 | 19,478 | 23,017 | 25,139 |
| Population Density | 4,070.6 / km² | 6,242 / km² | 7,601.2 / km² | 8,982.2 / km² | 9,810.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Limuru Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limuru | +120.7% | +43.9% | +18.2% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Limuru Median Age
Median Age: 21.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limuru | 21.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Limuru Population Density
Population Density: 9,810 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limuru | 25,139 | 2.563 km² | 9,810 / 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
Limuru 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 Limuru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Limuru
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
Limuru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limuru | 22,138 tn | 0.88 tn | 8,639.2 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
Limuru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 22,138 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,639.2 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 | 68.4 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Limuru
Limuru is a town in central Kenya. It is also the name of a parliamentary constituency and an administrative division. The population of the town, as of 2004 was about 4,800.
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