Categories in Watamu
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationChurchesMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopElectrical Supply StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolHigh SchoolPrimary SchoolNature PreserveTourist AttractionWildlife and Safari ParkBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCocktail BarCoffee ShopFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopInternet cafesItalian restaurantsPizzaRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsFurniture storesTailorBanksMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salons
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Watamu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 115 |
| Hotels and motels | 94 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Shopping | 63 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 46 |
| Travel agencies | 46 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 42 |
| Tour operators | 40 |
| Real estate | 34 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 29 |
| Travel and transportation | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Clothing stores | 22 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 |
Watamu Facts
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population | 16,559 |
| Male Population | 8,508 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 8,051 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +460.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.6% |
| Median Age | 16.6 years (Male: 16.2, Female: 17.2) |
| Area Codes | 42 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.35429, 40.02086 |
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Watamu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,957 | 5,961 | 11,531 | 21,314 | 16,559 | 16,915 | 17,474 |
| Population Density | 844.9 / km² | 1,703.1 / km² | 3,294.6 / km² | 6,089.7 / km² | 4,731.1 / km² | 4,832.9 / km² | 4,992.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWatamu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 43.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watamu | +460% | +177.8% | +43.6% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Watamu Median Age
Median Age: 16.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watamu | 16.6 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Watamu Population Density
Population Density: 4,731 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watamu | 16,559 | 3.5 km² | 4,731 / 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
Watamu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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 Watamu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Watamu
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
Kenya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Kenya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,341,523 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 46.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17/06 | 9:53 PM | 4.2 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/95 | 12:22 PM | 4.9 | 60.5 km | 33,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/90 | 11:05 PM | 5.5 | 71.5 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Watamu
Watamu is a small town located approximately 105 km north of Mombasa and about 15 km south of Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It lies on a small headland, between the Blue Lagoon and Watamu Bay. Its main economic activities are tourism an..
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