Categories in Nanyuki
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nanyuki
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 199 |
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Hotels and motels | 108 |
| Churches | 85 |
| Hardware store | 75 |
| Other accommodation | 75 |
| Real estate | 73 |
| Clothing stores | 71 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 70 |
| Education | 67 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 59 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 59 |
| Electronics stores | 55 |
Nanyuki Facts
| Area | 11.7 km² |
| Population | 38,270 |
| Male Population | 19,960 (52.2%) |
| Female Population | 18,310 (47.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +132.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.5% |
| Median Age | 21 years (Male: 20.8, Female: 21.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,323 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 62 |
| Neighborhoods | likii, nturukuma, Kenyatta Hospital Estate, Nairobi Central Business District |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.01667, 37.07283 |
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Nanyuki Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,465 | 24,049 | 33,719 | 47,689 | 38,270 | 39,990 | 42,094 |
| Population Density | 1,408.8 / km² | 2,057.7 / km² | 2,885 / km² | 4,080.3 / km² | 3,274.4 / km² | 3,421.6 / km² | 3,601.6 / km² |
Nanyuki Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanyuki | +132.4% | +59.1% | +13.5% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Nanyuki Median Age
Median Age: 21 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanyuki | 21 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Nanyuki Population Density
Population Density: 3,274 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanyuki | 38,270 | 11.7 km² | 3,274 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Nanyuki Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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 Nanyuki
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nanyuki
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nanyuki Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,807 | $3,348 | $2,435 | $2,579 | $2,976 | $3,594 | $4,012 | $4,323 |
| Total GDP | $41.9M | $44.2M | $38.4M | $49.1M | $68M | $93.5M | $116.6M | $130.8M |
Nanyuki CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanyuki | 28,096 tn | 0.73 tn | 2,404 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,096 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,404 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2.5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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.
Nanyuki
Nanyuki is a market town in Laikipia County of Kenya lying northwest of Mount Kenya along the A2 road and at the terminus of the branch railway from Nairobi. It is situated just north of the Equator (0° 01' North). It was founded in 1907 by British s..
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