Categories in Koboko
Gas StationAnglican ChurchCatholic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationEducationHigh SchoolPrimary SchoolBars, pubs and tavernsRestaurantsBanksHospitalsMedical CenterMedical clinicApartment BuildingShopping MallHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingTransportation Service
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Koboko
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 34 |
| Religion | 28 |
| Churches | 15 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 12 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Mosques | 9 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Hospitals | 9 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Other membership organizations | 8 |
| Public administration | 5 |
Koboko Facts
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Population | 93,206 |
| Male Population | 44,576 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 48,630 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +666.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +107.6% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.41364, 30.95994 |
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Koboko Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,164 | 18,928 | 44,905 | 80,139 | 93,206 |
| Population Density | 1,351.6 / km² | 2,103.1 / km² | 4,989.4 / km² | 8,904.3 / km² | 10,356.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Koboko Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 78.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koboko | +558.8% | +323.4% | +78.5% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Koboko Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koboko | 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)
Koboko Population Density
Population Density: 10,356 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koboko | 93,206 | 9 km² | 10,356 / 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
Koboko Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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
Koboko CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koboko | 26,678 tn | 0.29 tn | 2,964.3 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
Koboko CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 26,678 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,964.3 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 | 60.7 km | 10,000 m | 44km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 2:11 PM | 4.5 | 78.5 km | 10,000 m | 34km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/04 | 7:47 AM | 3.7 | 62.5 km | 4,200 m | Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/73 | 10:03 PM | 4.9 | 60.5 km | 33,000 m | Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Koboko
Koboko is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial centre of Koboko District. The district is named after the town. Koboko is also the hometown of the now-deceased former dictator, Idi Amin Dada (1925 - 2003)..
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