Categories in Mwanza
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mwanza
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 234 |
| Shopping | 221 |
| Hotels and motels | 159 |
| Churches | 154 |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Hospitals | 139 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 130 |
| Other accommodation | 127 |
| Corporate management | 120 |
| Electronics stores | 115 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 107 |
| Clothing stores | 96 |
Mwanza Facts
| Area | 23.1 km² |
| Population | 302,383 |
| Male Population | 147,004 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 155,379 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +876.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +141.1% |
| Median Age | 19.2 years (Male: 19.6, Female: 19) |
| Area Codes | 28 |
| Neighborhoods | Mirongo, Ilemela, Nyamagana, Pasiansi, Kitangiri |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.51667, 32.90000 |
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Mwanza Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,975 | 77,645 | 125,400 | 272,848 | 302,383 |
| Population Density | 1,339.5 / km² | 3,357.6 / km² | 5,422.7 / km² | 11,798.8 / km² | 13,076 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mwanza Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 117.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza | +780.9% | +251.4% | +117.6% |
| Mwanza Region | +160.4% | +84.1% | +47.1% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mwanza Median Age
Median Age: 19.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza | 19.2 yrs | 19 yrs | 19.6 yrs |
| Mwanza Region | 16.4 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mwanza Population Density
Population Density: 13,076 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza | 302,383 | 23.1 km² | 13,076 / km² |
| Mwanza Region | 3.1 million | 11,569.4 km² | 271 / 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
Mwanza Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Mwanza
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mwanza
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mwanza
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mwanza
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
Mwanza CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza | 100,026 tn | 0.33 tn | 4,325.4 tons/km² |
| Mwanza Region | 831,924 tn | 0.27 tn | 71.9 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
Mwanza CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 100,026 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,325.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/17 | 9:55 AM | 4.4 | 58.3 km | 10,000 m | 22km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mwanza
Mwanza is a mid-sized port city on the southern shores of Lake Victoria in northwestern Tanzania. With a population of over 700,000, it is Tanzania's second largest city, following Dar es Salaam. Mwanza is the capital of the surrounding Mwanza Region..
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