Categories in Kathmandu
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kathmandu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 15,508 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 8,507 | 14 years |
| Clothing stores | 6,225 | 18 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5,277 | 13 years |
| Electronics stores | 4,857 | 15 years |
| Corporate management | 4,112 | 18 years |
| Other accommodation | 3,951 | 21 years |
| Travel agencies | 3,791 | 17 years |
| Education | 3,414 | 23 years |
| Other membership organizations | 2,773 | 24 years |
| Beauty salons | 2,546 | 13 years |
| Cafes | 2,452 | 18 years |
| Education other | 2,230 | 16 years |
| All food and beverage | 2,194 | — |
| Shopping other | 2,156 | 20 years |
Kathmandu Facts
| Area | 417.0 km² |
| Population | 3,130,134 |
| Male Population | 1,623,885 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,506,249 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +223162.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +809.7% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 25.1, Female: 25.7) |
| Area Codes | 1 |
| Neighborhoods | Thamel, New Baneshwor, Kuleshwor, Koteshwor, Chabahil |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.70169, 85.32060 |
| Postal Codes | 44600, 44601, 44602, 44603, 44604, More |
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Kathmandu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,402 | 53,038 | 344,078 | 2,968,258 | 3,130,134 |
| Population Density | 3.4 / km² | 127.2 / km² | 825.1 / km² | 7,118.1 / km² | 7,506.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kathmandu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 762.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | +211616% | +5496.5% | +762.7% |
| Nepal | +115.2% | +52.2% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kathmandu Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 25.4 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kathmandu Population Density
Population Density: 7,506 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 3.1 million | 417 km² | 7,506 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kathmandu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Kathmandu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kathmandu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kathmandu
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
Kathmandu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 1,166,360 tn | 0.37 tn | 2,797 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 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
Kathmandu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,166,360 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,797 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9.6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/19 | 12:44 AM | 4.7 | 26 km | 27,340 m | 22km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/18 | 11:21 PM | 4.1 | 24.5 km | 10,000 m | 7km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/16 | 5:14 PM | 4.2 | 20 km | 25,200 m | 12km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 5:49 AM | 3.5 | 37.8 km | 10,000 m | 33km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/16 | 9:39 AM | 4.6 | 35.6 km | 10,000 m | 34km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/16 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 22.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/16 | 10:45 PM | 4.4 | 18.1 km | 22,110 m | 18km NNE of Kathmandu, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/16 | 11:20 PM | 4 | 34.5 km | 10,000 m | 26km N of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/16 | 1:20 PM | 4.1 | 7.6 km | 10,220 m | 4km SSW of Patan, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/16 | 12:26 PM | 4.1 | 25.8 km | 10,000 m | 11km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kathmandu
Kathmandu(/ˌkɑːtmɑːnˈduː/; Nepali pronunciation: [kɑʈʰmɑɳɖu]) is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It is the only city of Nepal with the admi..
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