Categories in Kandy
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kandy
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 869 | 22 years |
| Hotels and motels | 752 | — |
| Shopping | 630 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 576 | — |
| Electronics stores | 391 | 18 years |
| Clothing stores | 334 | — |
| Education | 330 | 29 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 263 | — |
| Beauty salons | 255 | — |
| Corporate management | 245 | — |
| Travel agencies | 226 | 20 years |
| Hardware store | 211 | — |
Kandy Facts
| Area | 13.4 km² |
| Population | 71,311 |
| Male Population | 35,072 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 36,239 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +44.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.9% |
| Median Age | 30.4 years (Male: 30.4, Female: 30.4) |
| Area Codes | 81 |
| Neighborhoods | Katukele, Mulgampola, Udunuwara, Anniewatta, Pathadumbara |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.29550, 80.63560 |
| Postal Codes | 20000, 20032, 20034, 20044, 20052, More |
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Kandy Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,373 | 68,464 | 70,694 | 68,976 | 71,311 |
| Population Density | 3,691.4 / km² | 5,118.8 / km² | 5,285.5 / km² | 5,157.1 / km² | 5,331.7 / km² |
Kandy Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | +39.7% | +0.7% | -2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | +50.8% | +19.8% | +10.4% |
Kandy Median Age
Median Age: 30.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 30.4 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Kandy Population Density
Population Density: 5,332 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 71,311 | 13.4 km² | 5,332 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Kandy Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- 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 Kandy
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kandy
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kandy
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kandy
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kandy CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 80,150 tn | 1.12 tn | 5,992.5 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 80,150 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,992.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Kandy
Kandy (Sinhalese: මහ නුවර Maha nuwara, pronounced [mahaˈnuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி, pronounced [ˈkaɳɖi]) is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last ..
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