Categories in Karatu District
Gas StationClothing storesCharitiesChurchesElectronics StoreEducationElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsHospitalsMedical CenterBarbersOffice supplies and stationery storesApartment BuildingShopping MallCampgroundBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsLodgeLodgingMotelTour AgencyTour OperatorTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Karatu District
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 45 |
| Other accommodation | 44 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 37 |
| Education | 30 |
| Hospitals | 29 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Churches | 12 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
| Tour operators | 10 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Electronics stores | 8 |
Karatu District Facts
| Area | 3505.2 km² |
| Population | 297,201 |
| Male Population | 152,013 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 145,188 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +317.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +82.7% |
| Median Age | 18.1 years (Male: 18.2, Female: 18) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.33333, 35.66667 |
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Karatu District Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,224 | 119,786 | 162,681 | 260,734 | 297,201 |
| Population Density | 20.3 / km² | 34.2 / km² | 46.4 / km² | 74.4 / km² | 84.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karatu District Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 60.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatu District | +266.1% | +117.7% | +60.3% |
| Arusha Region | +249.9% | +112.7% | +57.2% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karatu District Median Age
Median Age: 18.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatu District | 18.1 yrs | 18 yrs | 18.2 yrs |
| Arusha Region | 18.5 yrs | 19 yrs | 18 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Karatu District Population Density
Population Density: 84.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatu District | 297,201 | 3,505.2 km² | 84.8 / km² |
| Arusha Region | 2 million | 36,962.5 km² | 53.5 / 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
Karatu District 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 Karatu District
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Karatu District
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
Karatu District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatu District | 89,898 tn | 0.3 tn | 25.6 tons/km² |
| Arusha Region | 603,783 tn | 0.31 tn | 16.3 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
Karatu District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 89,898 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12/19 | 2:50 AM | 4.2 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | 30km NE of Mbulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/19 | 3:00 PM | 4.2 | 58.2 km | 10,000 m | 18km N of Magugu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/18 | 9:07 PM | 4.2 | 43.9 km | 10,000 m | 16km NE of Mbulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/18 | 10:58 AM | 4.5 | 46.7 km | 14,390 m | 36km NNE of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/13 | 5:13 PM | 4.6 | 38.8 km | 10,820 m | 33km NE of Mbulu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/13 | 8:30 AM | 4.6 | 75.5 km | 15,680 m | 12km WNW of Monduli, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/13 | 9:53 AM | 4.6 | 79.7 km | 9,900 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/13 | 3:24 AM | 4.5 | 64.6 km | 9,800 m | 52km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/13 | 4:43 PM | 4.3 | 60.1 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/09 | 9:55 AM | 4.5 | 51.8 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Karatu District
Karatu District is one of the six districts in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is bordered by the Ngorongoro District to the north, the Shinyanga Region to the west, the Monduli District to the east, and the Manyara Region to the south and southeas..
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