Categories in Kerugoya
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationFarmingIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGeneral Religious Organizations & PlacesGovernment OfficeReligionReligious OrganizationSpiritist CenterComputer ServiceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolUniversities & CollegesVocational & Professional TrainingBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsBeauty aidsFurniture storesAtm'sBanking InstitutionsBanksFinancial InstitutionMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical Center
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kerugoya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 44 |
| Education | 42 |
| Finance other | 29 |
| Churches | 27 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Banks | 22 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 21 |
| Shopping other | 20 |
| Electronics stores | 20 |
| Hospitals | 18 |
| Hotels and motels | 17 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 16 |
| Clothing stores | 15 |
| Hardware store | 14 |
| Corporate management | 14 |
Kerugoya Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 13,905 |
| Male Population | 6,542 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 7,363 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +479.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -27.9% |
| Median Age | 23.9 years (Male: 23.6, Female: 24.2) |
| Area Codes | 60 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.49887, 37.28031 |
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Kerugoya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,401 | 13,464 | 19,288 | 22,088 | 13,905 | 13,506 | 13,231 |
| Population Density | 1,038.3 / km² | 5,822.3 / km² | 8,340.8 / km² | 9,551.6 / km² | 6,013 / km² | 5,840.4 / km² | 5,721.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKerugoya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 27.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya | +479.1% | +3.3% | -27.9% |
| Kirinyaga County | — | — | — |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kerugoya Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya | 23.9 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Kirinyaga County | 23.9 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kerugoya Population Density
Population Density: 6,013 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya | 13,905 | 2.313 km² | 6,013 / km² |
| Kirinyaga County | 573,110 | 1,466.8 km² | 391 / 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
Kerugoya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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 Kerugoya
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kerugoya
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
Kerugoya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya | 12,001 tn | 0.86 tn | 5,189.5 tons/km² |
| Kirinyaga County | 463,816 tn | 0.81 tn | 316.2 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
Kerugoya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,001 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.86 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,189.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Kerugoya
Kerugoya is a town in Kenya. It is the capital of Kirinyaga County. Kerugoya is located 10 kilometres east of Karatina and 40 kilometres west of Embu.
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