Categories in Colombo
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Colombo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 3,169 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 2,258 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 2,244 | 33 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,942 | 21 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,251 | 28 years |
| Education | 1,053 | 44 years |
| Travel agencies | 855 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 831 | 28 years |
| Hardware store | 786 | 50 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 753 | — |
Colombo Facts
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Population | 323,665 |
| Male Population | 163,198 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 160,467 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.2% |
| Median Age | 29.3 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 29.8) |
| Area Codes | 11 |
| Neighborhoods | Colombo 03, Colombo 06, Colombo 05, Colombo 10, Cinnamon Gardens |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.93194, 79.84778 |
| Postal Codes | 00000, 00100, 00200, 00700, 00900, More |
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Colombo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 387,111 | 424,864 | 386,023 | 316,315 | 323,665 |
| Population Density | 20,645.9 / km² | 22,659.4 / km² | 20,587.9 / km² | 16,870.1 / km² | 17,262.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colombo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | -18.3% | -25.5% | -18.1% |
| Sri Lanka | +50.8% | +19.8% | +10.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colombo Median Age
Median Age: 29.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Colombo Population Density
Population Density: 17,262 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 323,665 | 18.8 km² | 17,262 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Colombo 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.
Neighborhoods in Colombo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Colombo
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Colombo
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Colombo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Colombo
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
Colombo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 420,049 tn | 1.3 tn | 22,402.6 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 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
Colombo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 420,049 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,402.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Colombo
Colombo (Sinhala: කොළඹ, pronounced [ˈkəlɐmbɞ]; Tamil: கொழும்பு) is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo has a population of 5.6 million metropolitan area, and 752,993 in the City proper..
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