Categories in Kapilavastu
Auto Parts StoreCar repairElectric Motor Repair ShopGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopAgricultural CooperativeAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAgrochemicals SupplierBrick ManufacturerCement ManufacturerConstruction Material WholesalerDairy FarmDigital Printing ServiceFarmingFish FarmFood ManufacturerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerGas cylinders supplierMachine WorkshopManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoPlywood SupplierPoultry FarmRice MillRice WholesalerTractor DealerWater filter supplierWholesalersClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterBahá'í House of WorshipBuddhist templeChurchesCity Government OfficeCity or Town HallCivil PoliceCommunity CenterForestry Service
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kapilavastu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 365 |
| Education | 327 |
| Hindu temple | 200 |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Electronics stores | 150 |
| Travel and transportation | 147 |
| Apartments | 119 |
| Clothing stores | 111 |
| Hardware store | 110 |
| Public administration | 94 |
| Hotels and motels | 90 |
Kapilavastu Facts
| Area | 34.1 km² |
| Population | 14,070 |
| Male Population | 6,664 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 7,406 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4802.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +86.1% |
| Median Age | 21.3 years (Male: 19.9, Female: 22.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,229 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 76 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.54450, 83.05356 |
| Postal Codes | 32800 |
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Kapilavastu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 287 | 3,035 | 7,560 | 14,194 | 14,070 | 15,168 | 15,265 |
| Population Density | 8.4 / km² | 89.1 / km² | 221.9 / km² | 416.7 / km² | 413.1 / km² | 445.3 / km² | 448.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKapilavastu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 86.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapilavastu | +4802.4% | +363.6% | +86.1% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kapilavastu Median Age
Median Age: 21.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapilavastu | 21.3 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kapilavastu Population Density
Population Density: 413 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapilavastu | 14,070 | 34.1 km² | 413 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kapilavastu 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.
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
Kapilavastu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,174 | $1,261 | $1,608 | $1,952 | $2,523 | $2,854 | $3,114 | $3,229 |
| Total GDP | $14.1M | $19.9M | $33.4M | $52.8M | $80.2M | $95.6M | $107.4M | $113.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kapilavastu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapilavastu | 4,840 tn | 0.34 tn | 142.1 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 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
Kapilavastu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,840 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 142.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/12 | 3:55 AM | 4.4 | 98.8 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/08 | 7:10 PM | 3.7 | 90.2 km | 10,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/08 | 8:41 PM | 3.3 | 96.5 km | 27,600 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/08 | 5:07 PM | 3.7 | 97.8 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/06 | 9:18 PM | 3.6 | 93.4 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/02 | 6:12 AM | 3.8 | 80 km | 33,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/93 | 12:27 AM | 4.4 | 75 km | 33,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/93 | 12:57 AM | 4.7 | 88.9 km | 33,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/90 | 5:04 PM | 4.8 | 66.6 km | 66,800 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/90 | 6:01 PM | 4.5 | 80.5 km | 62,100 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kapilavastu
Kapilavastu (Nepali; Pali: Kapilavatthu), formerly Taulihawa, is a municipality and administrative center of Kapilvastu District in the Lumbini Zone of southern Nepal. It is located roughly 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the south-west of Lumbini, a UNESCO..
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