Categories in Songea
Car Accessories StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingClothing storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderAssemblies of God ChurchAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesReligionSocial Services OrganizationElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreCollegeEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolPhotography StudioBars, pubs and tavernsFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksCemeteryHospitalsMedical CenterBarbersBack OfficeBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHousing ComplexComputer storesMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallPlayground
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Songea
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 61 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 34 |
| Other accommodation | 34 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 27 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 25 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Shopping | 23 |
| Hotels and motels | 23 |
| Public administration | 20 |
| Corporate management | 17 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Gas station | 14 |
| Hospitals | 13 |
| Electronics stores | 11 |
Songea Facts
| Area | 12108.6 km² |
| Population | 516,254 |
| Male Population | 250,789 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 265,465 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +275.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +81.5% |
| Median Age | 19.3 years (Male: 19, Female: 19.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -10.68333, 35.65000 |
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Songea Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,591 | 214,202 | 284,407 | 450,080 | 516,254 |
| Population Density | 11.4 / km² | 17.7 / km² | 23.5 / km² | 37.2 / km² | 42.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Songea Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 58.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songea | +227.1% | +110.1% | +58.3% |
| Ruvuma Region | +181.2% | +84.1% | +44.7% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Songea Median Age
Median Age: 19.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songea | 19.3 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 19 yrs |
| Ruvuma Region | 18.4 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Songea Population Density
Population Density: 42.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songea | 516,254 | 12,108.6 km² | 42.6 / km² |
| Ruvuma Region | 1.6 million | 62,704.7 km² | 25.4 / 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
Songea Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Songea
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Songea
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
Songea CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songea | 136,052 tn | 0.26 tn | 11.2 tons/km² |
| Ruvuma Region | 418,800 tn | 0.26 tn | 6.7 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
Songea CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 136,052 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.8) |
* 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4/17 | 8:57 AM | 4.2 | 96.8 km | 10,000 m | 7km NW of Tingi, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Songea
Songea is the capital of the Ruvuma Region in southeastern Tanzania. It is located along the A19 road. The city has a population of approximately 203,309, and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Songea. Between 1905 and 1907 the city was..
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