Categories in Moshi
Car rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationBuilding Materials SupplierFarmingGeneral chemical wholesaleImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingClothing storesAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationCell phone accessory storeComputer Repair ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StorePhone Repair ServiceSoftware CompanyHardware storeHome Goods StoreTechnical construction servicesEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolArt galleriesArtistGraphic DesignerPhotographerTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerWildlife and Safari ParkBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsAtm'sBanksHospitalsMedical CenterBarbersBeauty salons
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Moshi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Tour operators | 158 | 18 years |
| Travel agencies | 63 | 17 years |
| Hotels and motels | 44 | — |
| Primary and elementary schools | 38 | — |
| Education | 32 | — |
| Other accommodation | 29 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 28 | 21 years |
| Restaurants | 22 | — |
| Shopping | 17 | — |
| Electronics stores | 16 | — |
Moshi Facts
| Area | 1110.4 km² |
| Population | 847,246 |
| Male Population | 410,784 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 436,462 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +188.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.7% |
| Median Age | 21.5 years (Male: 21, Female: 22) |
| Area Codes | 27 |
| Neighborhoods | Moshi, Shanty Town |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.35000, 37.33333 |
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Moshi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 293,268 | 435,821 | 544,301 | 749,709 | 847,246 |
| Population Density | 264.1 / km² | 392.5 / km² | 490.2 / km² | 675.1 / km² | 763 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Moshi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | +155.6% | +72% | +37.7% |
| Kilimanjaro Region | +152.9% | +72.3% | +38.7% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Moshi Median Age
Median Age: 21.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | 21.5 yrs | 22 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Kilimanjaro Region | 20 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Moshi Population Density
Population Density: 763 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | 847,246 | 1,110.4 km² | 763 / km² |
| Kilimanjaro Region | 1.9 million | 13,186.9 km² | 145 / 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
Moshi 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 Moshi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Moshi
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
Moshi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | 274,582 tn | 0.32 tn | 247.3 tons/km² |
| Kilimanjaro Region | 578,610 tn | 0.3 tn | 43.9 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
Moshi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 274,582 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 247.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.3) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/19 | 4:21 PM | 4.7 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | 41km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/19 | 8:52 AM | 3.7 | 7.2 km | 10,000 m | 7km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/91 | 9:37 PM | 4.2 | 95.3 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/84 | 3:55 AM | 4.7 | 91.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/76 | 7:46 AM | 4.2 | 58.9 km | 33,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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