Categories in Webuye
Auto Parts StoreCar WashGas StationAgricultural wholesaleFlour MillWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesMobile phone storesChurchesFriends ChurchGovernment OfficeReligionReligious InstitutionSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSpiritist CenterComputer ServiceElectronics StorePhone Repair ServiceHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolHigher Secondary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolUniversityBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsFurniture storesBanksMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness to Business ServicePrint ShopApartment Building
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Webuye
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 91 |
| Education | 89 |
| Churches | 47 |
| Clothing stores | 47 |
| Hotels and motels | 38 |
| Shopping other | 33 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Electronics stores | 20 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 19 |
Webuye Facts
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Population | 38,591 |
| Male Population | 19,020 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 19,571 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +231.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.4% |
| Median Age | 15.8 years (Male: 15.1, Female: 16.4) |
| Area Codes | 55 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.60751, 34.76966 |
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Webuye Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,656 | 19,765 | 27,290 | 34,968 | 38,591 |
| Population Density | 2,005.3 / km² | 3,400.4 / km² | 4,695.1 / km² | 6,016 / km² | 6,639.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Webuye Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webuye | +200% | +76.9% | +28.1% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Webuye Median Age
Median Age: 15.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webuye | 15.8 yrs | 16.4 yrs | 15.1 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Webuye Population Density
Population Density: 6,639 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webuye | 38,591 | 5.8 km² | 6,639 / 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
Webuye Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Webuye
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Webuye
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
Webuye CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webuye | 28,794 tn | 0.75 tn | 4,953.8 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
Webuye CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,794 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,953.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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. 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 | 94.7 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/28 | 2:25 AM | 6.2 | 76.4 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Webuye
Webuye is an industrial town in Bungoma County, Kenya. Located on the main road to Uganda, the town is home to the Pan African Paper Mills, the largest paper factory in the region, as well as a number of heavy-chemical and sugar manufacturers. The ar..
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