Categories in Hoima
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hoima
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 44 |
| Hotels and motels | 39 |
| Shopping | 34 |
| Other accommodation | 33 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Religion | 24 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 22 |
| Gas station | 21 |
| Hospitals | 20 |
| Churches | 19 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 18 |
| Public administration | 18 |
| Banks | 17 |
| Other membership organizations | 14 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
| Electronics stores | 13 |
Hoima Facts
| Area | 184.8 km² |
| Population | 131,304 |
| Male Population | 62,098 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 69,206 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +680.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +129.5% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.43314, 31.35241 |
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Hoima Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,828 | 35,735 | 57,215 | 114,012 | 131,304 |
| Population Density | 91.1 / km² | 193.4 / km² | 309.7 / km² | 617.1 / km² | 710.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hoima Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 99.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoima | +577.5% | +219% | +99.3% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hoima Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoima | 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)
Hoima Population Density
Population Density: 711 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoima | 131,304 | 184.8 km² | 711 / 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
Hoima Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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 Hoima
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hoima
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
Hoima CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoima | 31,557 tn | 0.24 tn | 170.8 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
Hoima CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,557 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 170.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/19 | 7:40 PM | 4.5 | 42.2 km | 10,000 m | 22km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/17 | 5:19 PM | 4.7 | 26.3 km | 10,000 m | 25km W of Hoima, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/17 | 3:37 AM | 4.2 | 69.9 km | 10,000 m | 53km NNE of Ntoroko, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/15 | 5:47 PM | 4.2 | 30.8 km | 10,000 m | 29km W of Hoima, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/13 | 8:40 AM | 4.6 | 87.6 km | 24,950 m | 35km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/13 | 11:39 AM | 4.1 | 68 km | 10,000 m | 58km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/13 | 7:33 AM | 4.7 | 40.3 km | 10,000 m | 28km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/13 | 6:02 AM | 4.6 | 40.3 km | 9,930 m | 29km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/13 | 10:22 PM | 5.1 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | 57km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/13 | 8:41 PM | 4.4 | 43.7 km | 11,200 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hoima
Hoima is a municipal town in Western Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Hoima District in Uganda. It is also the location of the palace of the Omukama of Bunyoro.
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