Categories in Kampala
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kampala
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 12,587 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 3,073 | 20 years |
| Restaurants | 2,724 | 16 years |
| Electronics stores | 2,669 | 17 years |
| Corporate management | 2,640 | 20 years |
| Education | 2,363 | 23 years |
| Other membership organizations | 2,264 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,725 | 14 years |
| Other accommodation | 1,508 | 22 years |
| Churches | 1,441 | 19 years |
Kampala Facts
| Area | 197.8 km² |
| Population | 1,780,543 |
| Male Population | 848,509 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 932,034 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +190.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.9% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Area Codes | 31, 41 |
| Neighborhoods | Central Kampala, Nakawa, Makindye Division, Kawempe Division, Rubaga Division |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.31628, 32.58219 |
Map of Kampala
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Kampala Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 613,044 | 924,081 | 1,179,690 | 1,689,927 | 1,780,543 |
| Population Density | 3,099.1 / km² | 4,671.5 / km² | 5,963.7 / km² | 8,543.1 / km² | 9,001.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kampala Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 43.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | +175.7% | +82.9% | +43.3% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kampala Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 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)
Kampala Population Density
Population Density: 9,001 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 1.8 million | 197.8 km² | 9,001 / 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
Kampala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Kampala
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kampala
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kampala
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kampala
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
Kampala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 644,890 tn | 0.36 tn | 3,260.1 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
Kampala CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 644,890 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,260.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.1) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/10 | 10:10 PM | 4.5 | 85.1 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/90 | 2:34 AM | 4.5 | 61.9 km | 33,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kampala
Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division, and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with K..
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