Categories in Bukoba
Auto Parts StoreCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationFlour MillImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingClothing storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeLutheran ChurchMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionSocial Services OrganizationElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesFast food restaurantsRestaurantsBanksHospitalsMedical CenterBarbersBack OfficeBusiness to Business ServiceOffice supplies and stationery storesApartment BuildingHousing ComplexMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallNight Club
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bukoba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 74 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 64 |
| Shopping | 33 |
| Churches | 29 |
| Other accommodation | 27 |
| Hotels and motels | 23 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 21 |
| Hospitals | 19 |
| Religion | 14 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
| Public administration | 13 |
| Other membership organizations | 12 |
Bukoba Facts
| Area | 1419.4 km² |
| Population | 547,468 |
| Male Population | 267,250 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 280,218 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +210.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +60.9% |
| Median Age | 17.7 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 18.2) |
| Area Codes | 28 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.33167, 31.81222 |
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Bukoba Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,494 | 266,485 | 340,178 | 478,767 | 547,468 |
| Population Density | 124.3 / km² | 187.7 / km² | 239.7 / km² | 337.3 / km² | 385.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bukoba Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukoba | +171.3% | +79.7% | +40.7% |
| Kagera Region | +175.6% | +80.3% | +42.2% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bukoba Median Age
Median Age: 17.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukoba | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Kagera Region | 15.9 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.6 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bukoba Population Density
Population Density: 386 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukoba | 547,468 | 1,419.4 km² | 386 / km² |
| Kagera Region | 2.8 million | 26,498.1 km² | 107 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bukoba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bukoba
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bukoba
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
Bukoba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukoba | 140,591 tn | 0.26 tn | 99 tons/km² |
| Kagera Region | 709,413 tn | 0.25 tn | 26.8 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 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
Bukoba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 140,591 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 99 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/17 | 10:28 PM | 4.3 | 30.7 km | 10,120 m | 22km E of Nsunga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/16 | 12:27 PM | 5.9 | 39.2 km | 40,000 m | 27km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/13 | 9:26 PM | 4.3 | 64.8 km | 10,000 m | 64km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bukoba
Bukoba is a town in northwest Tanzania on the western shore of Lake Victoria. It is the capital of the Kagera region, and the administrative seat for Bukoba Urban District. Population estimate: 100,000. The city is served by Bukoba Airport and regula..
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