Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kyela District
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 14 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Hospitals | 8 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 7 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
Kyela District Facts
| Area | 795.2 km² |
| Population | 304,194 |
| Male Population | 145,816 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 158,378 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +329.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +96.0% |
| Median Age | 18.5 years (Male: 17.6, Female: 19.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,228 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.58333, 33.85000 |
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Kyela District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,842 | 122,009 | 155,212 | 263,516 | 304,194 | 349,606 | 396,096 |
| Population Density | 89.1 / km² | 153.4 / km² | 195.2 / km² | 331.4 / km² | 382.5 / km² | 439.7 / km² | 498.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKyela District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 96% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyela District | +329.4% | +149.3% | +96% |
| Mbeya Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kyela District Median Age
Median Age: 18.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyela District | 18.5 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Mbeya Region | 18 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 17.3 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kyela District Population Density
Population Density: 383 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyela District | 304,194 | 795.2 km² | 383 / km² |
| Mbeya Region | 3.2 million | 59,620.7 km² | 54.1 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kyela District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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
Kyela District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,122 | $1,101 | $1,272 | $1,911 | $2,371 | $3,828 | $4,261 | $4,228 |
| Total GDP | $129.6M | $148M | $193.9M | $339.1M | $476.3M | $902.3M | $1.2B | $1.2B |
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
Kyela District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyela District | 75,903 tn | 0.25 tn | 95.5 tons/km² |
| Mbeya Region | 917,006 tn | 0.28 tn | 15.4 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 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
Kyela District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 75,903 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 95.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/15 | 1:10 AM | 4 | 64.6 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/14 | 7:47 PM | 5.1 | 49.1 km | 14,930 m | 12km SW of Karonga, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/11 | 5:50 AM | 4.1 | 21 km | 10,000 m | Lake Malawi region | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/10 | 9:44 PM | 4.2 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/10 | 10:55 PM | 4.2 | 11.7 km | 27,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/10 | 2:07 AM | 4.6 | 48.3 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/10 | 6:36 AM | 4.1 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/10 | 8:40 AM | 4 | 50.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/10 | 8:29 PM | 4.2 | 51 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/10 | 3:20 PM | 4.6 | 50 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kyela District
Kyela is one of the 8 districts of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the North by the Rungwe District, to the Northeast by the Iringa Region, to the Southeast by Lake Nyasa, to the South by Malawi and to the West by the Ileje District. ..
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