Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kigumba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 25 |
| Religion | 16 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 12 |
Kigumba Facts
| Area | 261.0 km² |
| Population | 82,063 |
| Male Population | 40,530 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 41,533 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +354.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +88.8% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.80838, 32.00502 |
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Kigumba Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,059 | 31,172 | 43,474 | 71,517 | 82,063 |
| Population Density | 69.2 / km² | 119.4 / km² | 166.6 / km² | 274 / km² | 314.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kigumba Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 64.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigumba | +296% | +129.4% | +64.5% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kigumba Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigumba | 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)
Kigumba Population Density
Population Density: 314 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigumba | 82,063 | 261 km² | 314 / 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
Kigumba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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.
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
Kigumba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigumba | 19,699 tn | 0.24 tn | 75.5 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
Kigumba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,699 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 75.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 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 | 91.4 km | 10,000 m | 22km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/11 | 3:25 AM | 5 | 86.4 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/04 | 8:37 PM | 4.7 | 74.3 km | 30,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/97 | 2:21 PM | 4.6 | 77.6 km | 33,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/97 | 1:45 PM | 4.7 | 84.3 km | 33,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 3:17 AM | 4.8 | 76.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 2:50 AM | 4.7 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 2:44 AM | 4.6 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 1:45 AM | 4.7 | 83.3 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/97 | 11:16 PM | 4.5 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kigumba
Kigumba is town in Kiryandongo District, northwestern Uganda. It is one of the municipalities in the district. The other municipalities in Kiryandongo District include: (a) Karuma b) Kiryandongo (c) Kigumba and (d) Masindi Port.
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