Categories in Marsabit
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Marsabit
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 40 |
| Hotels and motels | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Clothing stores | 23 |
| Hospitals | 19 |
| Electronics stores | 18 |
| Churches | 17 |
| Public administration | 16 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 16 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Other accommodation | 15 |
| Beauty salons | 13 |
| Religion | 13 |
| Butcher | 12 |
| Gas station | 11 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 10 |
Marsabit Facts
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population | 17,692 |
| Male Population | 8,719 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 8,973 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +150.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.9% |
| Median Age | 16.5 years (Male: 16.4, Female: 16.6) |
| Area Codes | 69 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.32839, 37.98986 |
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Marsabit Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,062 | 11,183 | 17,367 | 20,547 | 17,692 | 17,718 | 17,723 |
| Population Density | 1,712 / km² | 2,711 / km² | 4,210.2 / km² | 4,981.1 / km² | 4,289 / km² | 4,295.3 / km² | 4,296.5 / km² |
Marsabit Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsabit | +150.5% | +58.2% | +1.9% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Marsabit Median Age
Median Age: 16.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsabit | 16.5 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Marsabit Population Density
Population Density: 4,289 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsabit | 17,692 | 4.125 km² | 4,289 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Marsabit Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Marsabit
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Marsabit CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsabit | 10,892 tn | 0.62 tn | 2,640.5 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,892 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,640.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | 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, 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.
Marsabit
Marsabit is a town in the northern Marsabit County in Kenya. It is situated in the Eastern Province and is almost surrounded by the Marsabit National Park and Marsabit National Reserve. The town is located 170 km east of the center of the East Africa..
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