Categories in Kisumu
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kisumu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 3,830 |
| Shopping | 1,158 |
| Education | 469 |
| Restaurants | 377 |
| Other accommodation | 357 |
| Hardware store | 334 |
| Beauty salons | 328 |
| Clothing stores | 315 |
| Corporate management | 285 |
| Hotels and motels | 269 |
| Electronics stores | 262 |
| Hospitals | 257 |
Kisumu Facts
| Area | 15.0 km² |
| Population | 240,961 |
| Male Population | 119,871 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 121,090 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +183.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.7% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 19.3, Female: 18.6) |
| Area Codes | 57 |
| Neighborhoods | Manyatta, Nyalenda, East Kisumu, Central Kisumu, Central Kolwa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.10221, 34.76171 |
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Kisumu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 84,910 | 139,948 | 163,160 | 202,779 | 240,961 | 279,632 | 333,948 |
| Population Density | 5,660.7 / km² | 9,329.9 / km² | 10,877.3 / km² | 13,518.6 / km² | 16,064.1 / km² | 18,642.1 / km² | 22,263.2 / km² |
Kisumu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 47.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu | +183.8% | +72.2% | +47.7% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Kisumu Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu | 18.9 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Kisumu Population Density
Population Density: 16,064 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu | 240,961 | 15 km² | 16,064 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Kisumu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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.
Neighborhoods in Kisumu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kisumu
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kisumu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kisumu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kisumu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu | 214,309 tn | 0.89 tn | 14,287.3 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 214,309 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,287.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | 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. 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 | 32.3 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/28 | 2:25 AM | 6.2 | 90.7 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Kisumu
Kisumu is a port city in Kisumu County, Kenya 1,131 m (3,711 ft), with a population of 409,928 (2009 census). It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquar..
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