Categories in Chipata
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chipata
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 81 |
| Education | 66 |
| Churches | 57 |
| Other accommodation | 43 |
| Public administration | 38 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 34 |
| Corporate management | 25 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 22 |
| Religion | 21 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Hospitals | 19 |
| Hardware store | 19 |
| Electronics stores | 19 |
Chipata Facts
| Area | 5338.9 km² |
| Population | 643,898 |
| Male Population | 318,069 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 325,829 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +267.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.1% |
| Median Age | 16.8 years (Male: 16.6, Female: 16.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -13.63333, 32.65000 |
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Chipata Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,378 | 328,105 | 417,811 | 564,340 | 643,898 |
| Population Density | 32.8 / km² | 61.5 / km² | 78.3 / km² | 105.7 / km² | 120.6 / km² |
Chipata Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipata | +221.8% | +72% | +35.1% |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | +174.9% | +65.5% | +38.8% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Chipata Median Age
Median Age: 16.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipata | 16.8 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | 16.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Chipata Population Density
Population Density: 121 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipata | 643,898 | 5,338.9 km² | 121 / km² |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | 1.8 million | 51,208.2 km² | 34.4 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Chipata Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chipata
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chipata
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chipata CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipata | 257,918 tn | 0.4 tn | 48.3 tons/km² |
| Eastern Province, Zambia | 707,324 tn | 0.4 tn | 13.8 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 257,918 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 48.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.1) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/22/16 | 8:12 AM | 4.4 | 78 km | 10,000 m | 78km WNW of Chipata, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/13 | 2:23 PM | 4.5 | 84.6 km | 10,000 m | 82km NW of Chadiza, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/89 | 11:39 PM | 3.3 | 82.9 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
Chipata
Chipata, population 98,416, is the capital of the Eastern Province of Zambia. Having a boma, a market, a hospital, a shopping centre and a number of schools, Chipata is the business and administrative hub that serves the region. The town boasts a fou..
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