Categories in Mkushi
Agricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAgrochemicals SupplierFarmingClothing storesMobile phone storesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeReligionSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSocial Services OrganizationHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksBarbersBack OfficeBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingHousing ComplexShoppingShopping MallHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodge
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mkushi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 25 |
| Churches | 14 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Clothing stores | 8 |
| Hardware store | 8 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 8 |
| Apartments | 7 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Banks | 6 |
Mkushi Facts
| Area | 7031.7 km² |
| Population | 219,563 |
| Male Population | 109,980 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 109,583 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +808.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +121.6% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 16.2, Female: 15.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -13.62015, 29.39390 |
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Mkushi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,171 | 61,469 | 99,074 | 192,195 | 219,563 |
| Population Density | 3.4 / km² | 8.7 / km² | 14.1 / km² | 27.3 / km² | 31.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mkushi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 94% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkushi | +695.1% | +212.7% | +94% |
| Central Province, Zambia | +349.8% | +118.2% | +54.4% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mkushi Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkushi | 15.9 yrs | 15.6 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Central Province, Zambia | 17.1 yrs | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mkushi Population Density
Population Density: 31.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkushi | 219,563 | 7,031.7 km² | 31.2 / km² |
| Central Province, Zambia | 2 million | 94,814.2 km² | 21.2 / 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
Mkushi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mkushi
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
Mkushi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mkushi | 87,595 tn | 0.4 tn | 12.5 tons/km² |
| Central Province, Zambia | 808,549 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.5 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
Mkushi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 87,595 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.9) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/21/12 | 5:36 PM | 4.4 | 62.4 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/06 | 3:25 AM | 4.5 | 74.7 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/99 | 12:10 AM | 4.3 | 51.9 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/83 | 12:02 AM | 3.9 | 29.3 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mkushi
Mkushi is a town in the Central Province of Zambia, located on the Great North Road and the Tazara railway, northeast of Kapiri Mposhi. The Changwena Falls and Fort Elwes (built in 1896 by European gold prospectors) lie nearby. Mkushi is well known w..
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