Categories in Ruiru
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar Accessories StoreCar Battery StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar Stereo StoreCar WashElectric Motor Repair ShopGas stationGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle Parts StoreMotorcycle repairNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire ShopAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAgrochemicals SupplierAlcoholic Beverage WholesalerBeauty Product SupplierBeer DistributorBottled Water SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierClothes and Fabric ManufacturerClothes and Fabric WholesalerClothing SupplierCommercial PrinterConstruction Equipment SupplierConstruction Material WholesalerDairy FarmDairy SupplierDigital Printing ServiceDog BreederElectrical Equipment SupplierElectronic Parts SupplierElectronics WholesalerEquipment supplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFlour MillFood ManufacturerFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurnace Parts SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture Manufacturer
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ruiru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 594 |
| Apartments | 508 |
| Hardware store | 383 |
| Churches | 345 |
| Real estate | 318 |
| Shopping other | 290 |
| Clothing stores | 262 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 244 |
| Restaurants | 241 |
| Education | 228 |
| Beauty salons | 202 |
| Electronics stores | 191 |
| Travel and transportation | 169 |
Ruiru Facts
| Area | 10.7 km² |
| Population | 68,838 |
| Male Population | 35,971 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 32,867 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +120.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.2% |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 24, Female: 22.3) |
| Area Codes | 67 |
| Neighborhoods | Kahawa North, Ruiru Sunrise Estate, Nairobi Central Business District, City Square, Westlands |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.15000, 36.96667 |
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Ruiru Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,287 | 44,882 | 56,804 | 64,879 | 68,838 |
| Population Density | 2,927.4 / km² | 4,199.5 / km² | 5,315 / km² | 6,070.5 / km² | 6,441 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruiru Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruiru | +107.4% | +44.6% | +14.2% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruiru Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruiru | 23.1 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 24 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ruiru Population Density
Population Density: 6,441 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruiru | 68,838 | 10.7 km² | 6,441 / 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
Ruiru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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 Ruiru
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ruiru
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ruiru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ruiru
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
Ruiru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruiru | 64,960 tn | 0.94 tn | 6,078.1 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
Ruiru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 64,960 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,078.1 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 | 55.1 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ruiru
Ruiru is a town in the Kiambu County in Kenya. Located within 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) of Nairobi's city boundary and about 0.5 km from Kenyatta University Main Campus. Ruiru is a dormitory town for the nation's capital, and is connected by both rail an..
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