Categories in Soroti
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Soroti
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 85 |
| Religion | 50 |
| Other accommodation | 47 |
| Hotels and motels | 37 |
| Other membership organizations | 36 |
| Shopping | 33 |
| Public administration | 26 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Hospitals | 25 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Corporate management | 24 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 19 |
| Banks | 16 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 15 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 15 |
| Shopping other | 15 |
| Electronics stores | 14 |
Soroti Facts
| Area | 73.2 km² |
| Population | 98,159 |
| Male Population | 47,414 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 50,745 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +497.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +109.6% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Area Codes | 45 |
| Neighborhoods | Agip, Kengere |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.71464, 33.61113 |
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Soroti Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,427 | 31,667 | 46,823 | 84,149 | 98,159 |
| Population Density | 224.5 / km² | 432.7 / km² | 639.8 / km² | 1,149.8 / km² | 1,341.2 / km² |
Soroti Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 79.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soroti | +412.3% | +165.7% | +79.7% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Soroti Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soroti | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Soroti Population Density
Population Density: 1,341 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soroti | 98,159 | 73.2 km² | 1,341 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Soroti Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- 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 Soroti
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Soroti CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soroti | 28,029 tn | 0.29 tn | 383 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,029 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 383 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Soroti
Soroti is the main municipal, commercial, and administrative centre of Soroti District in the Eastern Region of Uganda, lying near Lake Kyoga. It is known for the rock formation near the town. It is also well known for a variety of Muslim mosques, Hi..
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