Categories in Kakuma
Gas StationBoutiqueClothing storesMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationRefugee CampReligionElectronics StoreConstruction of housesHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolPrimary SchoolTraining CentreFashion DesignerGraphic DesignerPhotography StudioRecording StudioWebsite DesignerBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBeauty salonsApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallPlaygroundHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodging
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kakuma
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 44 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 20 |
| Churches | 18 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Shopping | 16 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
| Other membership organizations | 15 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 |
| Clothing stores | 12 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 11 |
Kakuma Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 6,412 |
| Male Population | 3,336 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,076 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +269.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -27.4% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.7, Female: 17.1) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Kakuma Town |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.71363, 34.85720 |
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Kakuma Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,734 | 5,184 | 8,828 | 19,939 | 6,412 | 6,765 | 7,107 |
| Population Density | 1,067.1 / km² | 3,190.2 / km² | 5,432.6 / km² | 12,270.2 / km² | 3,945.8 / km² | 4,163.1 / km² | 4,373.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKakuma Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 27.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakuma | +269.8% | +23.7% | -27.4% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kakuma Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakuma | 16.9 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.7 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kakuma Population Density
Population Density: 3,946 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakuma | 6,412 | 1.625 km² | 3,946 / 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
Kakuma Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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 Kakuma
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kakuma
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
Kakuma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakuma | 3,703 tn | 0.58 tn | 2,279 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
Kakuma CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,703 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,279 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22/94 | 7:56 PM | 4.7 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya-Sudan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kakuma
Kakuma is a town in Turkana County, in the north-western region of Kenya. town hosts the Kakuma Refugee Camp since 1991. The camp that comprises four parts (Kakuma I - IV) is managed by the Kenyan government and the Kenyan Department of Refugee Affa..
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