Categories in Kitwe
Auto Electrical ServiceAuto Machine ShopAuto MarketAuto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashEngine Rebuilding ServiceGas StationMechanicNew car dealersTire ShopTruck parts supplierAgricultural CooperativeAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAgrochemicals SupplierBearing SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierClothing SupplierConstruction Equipment SupplierDigital Printing ServiceElectrical Equipment SupplierFarmingFuel supplierFurniture ManufacturerGPS SupplierHydraulic Repair ServiceIndustrial Equipment SupplierMachine WorkshopMetal FabricatorMining equipmentPharmaceutical CompanyPoultry FarmPrinting Equipment SupplierPump supplierSafety Equipment SupplierSolar Energy Equipment SupplierSteel DistributorWholesale Food StoreWholesale GrocerWholesalersBaby Clothing StoreCleanersClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe stores
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kitwe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 198 |
| Education | 197 |
| Shopping | 149 |
| Corporate management | 128 |
| Other accommodation | 118 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 96 |
| Electronics stores | 83 |
| Apartments | 74 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 71 |
| Religion | 64 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 60 |
Kitwe Facts
| Area | 1011.7 km² |
| Population | 789,751 |
| Male Population | 392,101 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 397,650 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +374.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.9% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 19.4, Female: 18.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Buyantanshi, Martindale, Nkana West, Parklands, Mindolo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -12.80243, 28.21323 |
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Kitwe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 166,458 | 343,047 | 464,717 | 700,452 | 789,751 |
| Population Density | 164.5 / km² | 339.1 / km² | 459.3 / km² | 692.4 / km² | 780.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kitwe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 50.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | +320.8% | +104.2% | +50.7% |
| Copperbelt Province | +231.2% | +79.8% | +40.4% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kitwe Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | 19 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| Copperbelt Province | 18.5 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kitwe Population Density
Population Density: 781 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | 789,751 | 1,011.7 km² | 781 / km² |
| Copperbelt Province | 2.4 million | 30,972.3 km² | 76.2 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kitwe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1930 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 Kitwe
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kitwe
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kitwe
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kitwe
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
Kitwe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | 322,273 tn | 0.41 tn | 318.5 tons/km² |
| Copperbelt Province | 947,485 tn | 0.4 tn | 30.6 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 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
Kitwe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 322,273 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 318.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* 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, 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.
Kitwe
Kitwe is the second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia. With a population of 504,194 (2010 census provisional) Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola and Lusaka. It has a ..
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