Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gutu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 23 |
| Churches | 12 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 6 |
| Gas station | 5 |
| Travel and transportation | 5 |
Gutu Facts
| Area | 6052.0 km² |
| Population | 196,797 |
| Male Population | 91,816 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 104,981 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +252.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.2% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 15.4, Female: 18.8) |
| Area Codes | 30 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -19.64447, 31.15175 |
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Gutu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,772 | 116,125 | 148,845 | 194,138 | 196,797 |
| Population Density | 9.2 / km² | 19.2 / km² | 24.6 / km² | 32.1 / km² | 32.5 / km² |
Gutu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 30.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutu | +248.1% | +67.2% | +30.4% |
| Masvingo Province | +158.5% | +47.8% | +24.6% |
| Zimbabwe | +153.4% | +49% | +24.9% |
Gutu Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutu | 17 yrs | 18.8 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Masvingo Province | 16.6 yrs | 18 yrs | 15.1 yrs |
| Zimbabwe | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
Gutu Population Density
Population Density: 32.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutu | 196,797 | 6,052 km² | 32.5 / km² |
| Masvingo Province | 1.7 million | 56,455 km² | 29.8 / km² |
| Zimbabwe | 15.7 million | 390,728 km² | 40.1 / km² |
Gutu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gutu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gutu | 28,873 tn | 0.15 tn | 4.8 tons/km² |
| Masvingo Province | 249,993 tn | 0.15 tn | 4.4 tons/km² |
| Zimbabwe | 2,424,753 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,873 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/06 | 9:55 PM | 4.5 | 83.1 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
Gutu
Gutu is the third largest district in Masvingo Province, southern Zimbabwe, after Chiredzi and Mwenezi. It is the northernmost district in the province. The name "Gutu" is historically reported to have emerged from "Chinomukutu wemiseve" – meaning, "..
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