Categories in Arua
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationAgricultural ProductionFarmingWholesalersClothing storesShoe storesMedia CompanyMobile phone storesAnglican ChurchAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchCharitiesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchReligionReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationSolar Energy CompanySpiritist CenterYouth OrganizationCell phone accessory storeComputer ConsultantComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopPhone Repair ServiceSoftware CompanyConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeComputer Training SchoolEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolPrimary SchoolTraining CentreEntertainment agencies
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Arua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 120 |
| Churches | 79 |
| Hotels and motels | 63 |
| Other accommodation | 48 |
| Other membership organizations | 46 |
| Shopping | 40 |
| Corporate management | 33 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 30 |
| Religion | 30 |
| Hospitals | 29 |
| Public administration | 28 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 24 |
| Mosques | 22 |
Arua Facts
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population | 84,730 |
| Male Population | 40,635 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 44,095 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +346.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +86.5% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Area Codes | 476 |
| Neighborhoods | Mvara |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.02013, 30.91105 |
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Arua Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,981 | 32,297 | 45,439 | 72,613 | 84,730 |
| Population Density | 2,266.4 / km² | 3,856.4 / km² | 5,425.6 / km² | 8,670.2 / km² | 10,117 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arua Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 59.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arua | +282.6% | +124.8% | +59.8% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arua Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arua | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Arua Population Density
Population Density: 10,117 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arua | 84,730 | 8.4 km² | 10,117 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Arua
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
Arua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arua | 25,574 tn | 0.3 tn | 3,053.6 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 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
Arua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,574 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,053.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/19 | 6:13 PM | 4.8 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | 44km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 2:11 PM | 4.5 | 45.8 km | 10,000 m | 34km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/08 | 2:56 PM | 4.4 | 82.6 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/04 | 7:47 AM | 3.7 | 80.5 km | 4,200 m | Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 2:50 AM | 4.7 | 87.6 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/97 | 11:16 PM | 4.5 | 92.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/97 | 4:41 PM | 4.8 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Arua
Arua is a town and important commercial centre within Arua District in the Northern Region of Uganda.
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