Categories in Peshawar
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Peshawar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 3,252 | 20 years |
| Education | 2,447 | 26 years |
| Mosques | 2,250 | — |
| Shopping other | 1,324 | — |
| Restaurants | 1,275 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,169 | 13 years |
| Hospitals | 846 | 35 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 837 | — |
| Corporate management | 774 | 24 years |
| Clothing stores | 735 | — |
| Other accommodation | 674 | — |
| Real estate | 674 | 8 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 659 | — |
Peshawar Facts
| Area | 50.6 km² |
| Population | 794,393 |
| Male Population | 425,060 (53.5%) |
| Female Population | 369,333 (46.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +242.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.0% |
| Median Age | 21.2 years (Male: 21.9, Female: 20.4) |
| Area Codes | 91 |
| Neighborhoods | Peshawar Cantonment, Tahkal, University Town, Rahat Abad, Gulbahar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pakistan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.00800, 71.57849 |
| Postal Codes | 24680, 24681, 24731, 24840, 24841, More |
Map of Peshawar
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Peshawar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 231,902 | 653,458 | 709,438 | 741,067 | 794,393 |
| Population Density | 4,586.4 / km² | 12,923.8 / km² | 14,030.9 / km² | 14,656.5 / km² | 15,711.1 / km² |
Peshawar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 4.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | +219.6% | +13.4% | +4.5% |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | +227% | +90.7% | +44.2% |
| Pakistan | +183.1% | +75.7% | +36.7% |
Peshawar Median Age
Median Age: 21.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | 21.2 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 21.1 yrs | 21 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
| Pakistan | 21.1 yrs | 21 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
Peshawar Population Density
Population Density: 15,711 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | 794,393 | 50.6 km² | 15,711 / km² |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 26.4 million | 74,954.5 km² | 353 / km² |
| Pakistan | 188.8 million | 876,288.9 km² | 215 / km² |
Peshawar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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 Peshawar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Peshawar
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Peshawar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Peshawar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Peshawar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | 604,575 tn | 0.76 tn | 11,957 tons/km² |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 19,946,622 tn | 0.75 tn | 266.1 tons/km² |
| Pakistan | 148,464,575 tn | 0.79 tn | 169.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 604,575 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,957 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25/19 | 11:00 PM | 4.2 | 16.5 km | 10,000 m | 4km WSW of Pabbi, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/19 | 12:39 PM | 4.6 | 95.3 km | 40,970 m | 13km SSW of Saidu Sharif, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/18 | 11:09 PM | 4 | 76.6 km | 35,000 m | 25km NW of Shinpokh, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/18 | 12:18 AM | 4.3 | 93.7 km | 37,540 m | 18km ENE of Karak, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/17 | 4:34 PM | 4.5 | 96.6 km | 68,570 m | 16km WNW of Markaz-e Woluswali-ye Achin, Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/15 | 4:55 PM | 4.5 | 97.6 km | 37,520 m | 23km NW of Kalabagh, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/14 | 7:35 AM | 4.4 | 95.9 km | 47,050 m | 30km SW of Asadabad, Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/14 | 12:28 AM | 4.1 | 78.5 km | 35,000 m | 6km W of Hazro, Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/12 | 2:55 AM | 4.2 | 94.8 km | 16,400 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 6:13 PM | 3.4 | 96.4 km | 36,000 m | Pakistan | usgs.gov |
Peshawar
Peshawar (Urdu: پشاور),(Pashto: پېښور) is the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Peshawar is the largest city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and by the 1998 census was the ninth-largest city of Pakistan. Peshawar is a metropolitan city ..
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