Categories in Machakos
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle DealerNew car dealersTire ShopAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAgrochemicals SupplierBeauty Product SupplierDairy SupplierFarmingIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierLumber StorePoultry FarmSeed SupplierWholesalersBaby Clothing StoreBoutiqueClothing storesDry CleanerEmbroidery ShopMen's clothingShoe storesUniform StoreInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of ChristClubCommunity CenterCouncilCounty Government OfficeDistribution ServiceEvangelical ChurchGeneral Religious Organizations & PlacesGospel ChurchGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal Church
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Machakos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 438 |
| Clothing stores | 188 |
| Hairdressers | 147 |
| Education | 139 |
| Shopping other | 138 |
| Finance other | 127 |
| Restaurants | 121 |
| Hospitals | 118 |
| Churches | 106 |
| Other accommodation | 104 |
| Second hand stores | 99 |
| Hardware store | 94 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 91 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 90 |
| Department stores | 89 |
| Health and medical | 89 |
| Corporate management | 89 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 83 |
| Electronics stores | 76 |
Machakos Facts
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population | 39,040 |
| Male Population | 19,191 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 19,849 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +115.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.8% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years (Male: 21.7, Female: 21.6) |
| Area Codes | 44 |
| Neighborhoods | Syokimau, Nairobi Central Business District, Nairobi South B, City Square, Woodley Estate |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.51667, 37.26667 |
Map of Machakos
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Machakos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,139 | 25,242 | 31,546 | 39,211 | 39,040 | 46,154 | 54,944 |
| Population Density | 3,583 / km² | 4,986.1 / km² | 6,231.3 / km² | 7,745.4 / km² | 7,711.6 / km² | 9,116.8 / km² | 10,853.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMachakos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machakos | +115.2% | +54.7% | +23.8% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Machakos Median Age
Median Age: 21.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machakos | 21.6 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 21.7 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Machakos Population Density
Population Density: 7,712 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machakos | 39,040 | 5.1 km² | 7,712 / 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
Machakos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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.
Neighborhoods in Machakos
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Machakos
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Machakos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Machakos
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
Machakos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machakos | 35,675 tn | 0.91 tn | 7,047 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
Machakos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,675 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.91 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,047 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8/18 | 4:51 PM | 3.4 | 73.8 km | 10,000 m | 28km S of Makueni, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/12 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 75.6 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/78 | 5:46 PM | 4.7 | 39.4 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Machakos
Machakos is a town in Kenya, 63 kilometres southeast of Nairobi. It is the capital of the Machakos County, Kenya. Machakos Town is a major urban centre. Its population is rapidly growing and is 150,041 as of 2009. People who live here are mostly the..
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