Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rukungiri
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Hardware store | 8 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Electronics stores | 5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
| Travel and transportation | 5 |
Rukungiri Facts
| Area | 52.9 km² |
| Population | 42,094 |
| Male Population | 20,216 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 21,878 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +101.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.8% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $966 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 486 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.84111, 29.94194 |
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Rukungiri Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,901 | 27,572 | 32,182 | 40,087 | 42,094 | 43,671 | 44,698 |
| Population Density | 394.8 / km² | 520.8 / km² | 607.9 / km² | 757.3 / km² | 795.2 / km² | 825 / km² | 844.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRukungiri Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukungiri | +101.4% | +52.7% | +30.8% |
| Uganda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rukungiri Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukungiri | 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)
Rukungiri Population Density
Population Density: 795 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukungiri | 42,094 | 52.9 km² | 795 / 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
Rukungiri Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rukungiri
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
Rukungiri Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $821 | $893 | $1,273 | $1,535 | $1,462 | $1,187 | $841 | $966 |
| Total GDP | $12.5M | $15M | $23.3M | $30.8M | $32.3M | $28.9M | $22.9M | $26.9M |
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
Rukungiri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukungiri | 10,906 tn | 0.26 tn | 206 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
Rukungiri CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,906 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 206 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| 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 | 99 km | 10,000 m | 16km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/19 | 9:37 AM | 4.4 | 51.6 km | 10,000 m | 18km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/19 | 5:38 PM | 3.9 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | 39km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/18 | 5:58 AM | 4.4 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | 42km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 5:52 AM | 3.8 | 59.1 km | 10,000 m | 41km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/17 | 7:02 AM | 5.3 | 70.9 km | 10,000 m | 40km WNW of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:17 AM | 4.5 | 76.2 km | 15,080 m | 35km WNW of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/16 | 1:05 AM | 4 | 61.8 km | 10,000 m | 39km NW of Ntungamo, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/15 | 9:38 AM | 4.7 | 78.7 km | 10,000 m | 47km WNW of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/15 | 8:35 AM | 4.4 | 68.1 km | 10,000 m | 48km W of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rukungiri
Rukungiri is a town in Rukungiri District of the Western Region of Uganda. It is the site of the district headquarters.
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