Categories in Mwatate
Clothing storesChurchesGovernment OfficeElectronics StoreHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolPrimary SchoolBars, pubs and tavernsButcherRestaurantsBanksMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBack OfficeBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingHousing ComplexGeneral StoreHotels and motels
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mwatate
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 18 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Hospitals | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Clothing stores | 10 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Public administration | 8 |
| Finance other | 7 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 7 |
| Hardware store | 6 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Electronics stores | 5 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
Mwatate Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 5,021 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +19211.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +73.6% |
| Area Codes | 43 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.49947, 38.37624 |
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Mwatate Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26 | 2,505 | 2,892 | 3,574 | 5,021 | 4,733 | 4,667 |
| Population Density | 23.1 / km² | 2,226.7 / km² | 2,570.7 / km² | 3,176.9 / km² | 4,463.1 / km² | 4,207.1 / km² | 4,148.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMwatate Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 73.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwatate | +19211.5% | +100.4% | +73.6% |
| Taita-Taveta County | — | — | — |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mwatate Population Density
Population Density: 4,463 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwatate | 5,021 | 1.125 km² | 4,463 / km² |
| Taita-Taveta County | 334,127 | 17,179.3 km² | 19.4 / 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
Mwatate Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Mwatate
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
Mwatate CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwatate | 4,521 tn | 0.9 tn | 4,018.7 tons/km² |
| Taita-Taveta County | 233,971 tn | 0.7 tn | 13.6 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
Mwatate CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,521 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,018.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/19 | 4:21 PM | 4.7 | 53.6 km | 10,000 m | 41km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/91 | 9:37 PM | 4.2 | 39.9 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/84 | 3:55 AM | 4.7 | 68.7 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mwatate
Mwatate is a town in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, in the southern side of the Taita Hills. It is the county capital as well as the headquarters of the Mwatate administrative division of Taita district. Mwatate held the headquarters of the whole distri..
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