Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kyenjojo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Religion | 56 |
| Education | 23 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 9 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Hospitals | 8 |
| Other membership organizations | 7 |
| Churches | 7 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
| Buses and trains | 5 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
Kyenjojo Facts
| Area | 78.5 km² |
| Population | 30,665 |
| Male Population | 15,012 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 15,653 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +554.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +117.1% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,338 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Mukunyu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.63278, 30.62139 |
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Kyenjojo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,689 | 9,255 | 14,128 | 27,740 | 30,665 | 36,253 | 41,912 |
| Population Density | 59.7 / km² | 117.9 / km² | 180 / km² | 353.4 / km² | 390.6 / km² | 461.8 / km² | 533.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKyenjojo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 117.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyenjojo | +554% | +231.3% | +117.1% |
| Uganda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kyenjojo Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyenjojo | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kyenjojo Population Density
Population Density: 391 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyenjojo | 30,665 | 78.5 km² | 391 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kyenjojo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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
Kyenjojo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $687 | $752 | $793 | $1,009 | $1,133 | $1,333 | $1,330 | $1,338 |
| Total GDP | $5.3M | $7.4M | $10.3M | $14.8M | $18.6M | $24.9M | $28.8M | $30.7M |
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
Kyenjojo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyenjojo | 6,162 tn | 0.2 tn | 78.5 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 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
Kyenjojo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,162 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 78.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/19 | 4:58 PM | 4.6 | 86.4 km | 10,000 m | 16km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 11:52 PM | 4.5 | 77.2 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/17 | 3:37 AM | 4.2 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | 53km NNE of Ntoroko, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/15 | 6:32 PM | 4.4 | 70.6 km | 10,080 m | 26km WNW of Ntoroko, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/14 | 1:05 AM | 4.5 | 71.4 km | 10,000 m | 14km NE of Margherita, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/14 | 10:18 AM | 4.4 | 44.1 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNW of Fort Portal, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/13 | 8:40 AM | 4.6 | 99 km | 24,950 m | 35km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/13 | 3:34 AM | 4.4 | 54.4 km | 15,300 m | 26km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/12 | 6:40 PM | 4.4 | 72.1 km | 10,000 m | Lake Edward region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/10 | 11:40 PM | 4.6 | 67.8 km | 26,200 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kyenjojo
Kyenjojo is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Kyenjojo District and the site of the district headquarters.
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