Categories in Kara
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationImport Export CompanyClothing storesAll membership organizationsChurchesFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreInformation servicesMobile Phone Repair ShopConstruction of buildingsEngineering Consultancy OfficeHardware storeDriving schoolsEducationElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolTraining CentreUniversityPhotography StudioBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCheese, dairy and eggsFast food restaurantsInternet cafesRestaurantsTailorBanksFinancial InstitutionInsurance AgencyMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness Networking CompanyInternet Marketing ServiceApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexComputer storesConvenience stores
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Shopping | 39 |
| Hotels and motels | 39 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 39 |
| Education | 34 |
| Churches | 24 |
| Public administration | 24 |
| Apartments | 18 |
| Banks | 14 |
Kara Facts
| Area | 46.4 km² |
| Population | 175,793 |
| Male Population | 86,527 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 89,266 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +36.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.9% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 19.6, Female: 21.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,046 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.55111, 1.18611 |
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Kara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,605 | 177,078 | 199,436 | 216,514 | 175,793 | 177,513 | 181,669 |
| Population Density | 2,769.4 / km² | 3,813.3 / km² | 4,294.7 / km² | 4,662.5 / km² | 3,785.6 / km² | 3,822.6 / km² | 3,912.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara | +36.7% | -0.7% | -11.9% |
| Kara Region | — | — | — |
| Togo | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kara Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara | 20.3 yrs | 21.1 yrs | 19.6 yrs |
| Kara Region | 17.6 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 16.3 yrs |
| Togo | 18.7 yrs | 20 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kara Population Density
Population Density: 3,786 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara | 175,793 | 46.4 km² | 3,786 / km² |
| Kara Region | 869,913 | 11,476.7 km² | 75.8 / km² |
| Togo | 7.3 million | 56,841 km² | 128 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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 Kara
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kara
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
Kara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,037 | $1,802 | $1,918 | $1,629 | $1,834 | $2,238 | $1,987 | $2,046 |
| Total GDP | $27.9M | $25.1M | $29.4M | $25.3M | $30.2M | $39.9M | $40.4M | $43.1M |
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
Kara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara | 65,207 tn | 0.37 tn | 1,404.2 tons/km² |
| Kara Region | 309,920 tn | 0.36 tn | 27 tons/km² |
| Togo | 2,596,878 tn | 0.36 tn | 45.7 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
Kara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,207 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,404.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
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