Categories in Matola
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Matola
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 187 |
| Education | 158 |
| Shopping | 155 |
| Churches | 130 |
| Corporate management | 118 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 107 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 81 |
Matola Facts
| Area | 331.6 km² |
| Population | 1,218,089 |
| Male Population | 587,448 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 630,641 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +529.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +110.1% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 19.2, Female: 20.2) |
| Area Codes | 21, 24 |
| Neighborhoods | Machava-Sede |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -25.96222, 32.45889 |
| Postal Codes | 1114 |
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Matola Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 193,584 | 349,546 | 579,690 | 1,124,963 | 1,218,089 |
| Population Density | 583.9 / km² | 1,054.2 / km² | 1,748.4 / km² | 3,392.9 / km² | 3,673.8 / km² |
Matola Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 94.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matola | +481.1% | +221.8% | +94.1% |
| Maputo Province | +311.8% | +173.6% | +78.9% |
| Mozambique | +173.4% | +111.3% | +53.8% |
Matola Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matola | 19.7 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Maputo Province | 19.5 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Matola Population Density
Population Density: 3,674 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matola | 1.2 million | 331.6 km² | 3,674 / km² |
| Maputo Province | 1.9 million | 23,274.9 km² | 80.5 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Matola Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Matola
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Matola CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matola | 344,125 tn | 0.28 tn | 1,037.9 tons/km² |
| Maputo Province | 551,337 tn | 0.29 tn | 23.7 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 344,125 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,037.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.6) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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, 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.
Matola
Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, and adjacent to it to the west. It is the nation's second most populated place. Matola is the capital of Maputo Province and has had its own elected municipal government since 1998. It h..
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