Categories in Lodwar
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lodwar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 83 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 72 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 64 |
| Clothing stores | 54 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Churches | 51 |
| Education | 50 |
| Hotels and motels | 48 |
| Hardware store | 29 |
| Wine, beer and liquor stores | 29 |
| Other accommodation | 28 |
| Public administration | 27 |
Lodwar Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 32,105 |
| Male Population | 16,060 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 16,045 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +379.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +73.2% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15.3, Female: 16.6) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Kanamkemer, Nakwamekwi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.11911, 35.59727 |
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Lodwar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,695 | 13,034 | 18,536 | 28,591 | 32,105 |
| Population Density | 2,818.9 / km² | 5,488 / km² | 7,804.6 / km² | 12,038.3 / km² | 13,517.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lodwar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 54.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar | +327.1% | +119.4% | +54.2% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lodwar Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar | 15.9 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 15.3 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lodwar Population Density
Population Density: 13,518 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar | 32,105 | 2.375 km² | 13,518 / 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
Lodwar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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 Lodwar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lodwar
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
Lodwar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar | 20,889 tn | 0.65 tn | 8,795.2 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
Lodwar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,889 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,795.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/15 | 12:54 AM | 4.2 | 28.3 km | 10,000 m | 28km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/12 | 9:03 PM | 5.2 | 82.6 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/98 | 8:33 AM | 3.9 | 43.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/96 | 3:37 AM | 4.5 | 38.1 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/96 | 1:17 AM | 4.3 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/78 | 9:02 AM | 4.6 | 58.7 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lodwar
Lodwar is the largest town in northwestern Kenya, located west of Lake Turkana on the A1 road. Its main industries are basket weaving and tourism. The Loima Hills lie to its west. Lodwar is the capital of Turkana County. The town has a population of ..
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