Categories in Butere
Gas StationFarmingClothing storesAnglican ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationComputer ServiceContractorHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolBars, pubs and tavernsButcherButcher Shop DeliGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsRepair ServiceBanksMoney Transfer ServiceGeneral practitionersHospitalsMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salonsBusiness to Business ServiceKioskApartment BuildingHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallHotels and motelsHousing Society
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Butere
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 181 |
| Shopping | 49 |
| Churches | 26 |
| Corporate management | 24 |
| Shopping other | 24 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 19 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
| Other construction | 14 |
| Hardware store | 13 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Landscaping | 10 |
| Gas station | 9 |
Butere Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 2,189 |
| Male Population | 1,035 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,154 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -51.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -76.6% |
| Median Age | 16.3 years (Male: 15.1, Female: 17.4) |
| Area Codes | 56 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.20636, 34.49348 |
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Butere Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,492 | 7,616 | 9,350 | 12,528 | 2,189 | 2,147 | 2,205 |
| Population Density | 5,528.6 / km² | 9,373.5 / km² | 11,507.7 / km² | 15,419.1 / km² | 2,694.2 / km² | 2,642.5 / km² | 2,713.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridButere Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 76.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere | -51.3% | -71.3% | -76.6% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Butere Median Age
Median Age: 16.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere | 16.3 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 15.1 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Butere Population Density
Population Density: 2,694 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere | 2,189 | 0.813 km² | 2,694 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Butere Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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 Butere
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
Butere CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere | 1,454 tn | 0.66 tn | 1,789.4 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 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
Butere CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,454 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,789.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/10 | 12:13 PM | 5 | 45 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Butere
Butere is a town in Kakamega County of the former Western Province of Kenya. It has an urban population of 4725 (2009 census). Until 2010, the town was the capital of the former Butere/Mumias District.
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