Categories in Cairo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cairo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 27,207 | 27 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13,583 | — |
| Restaurants | 11,340 | 18 years |
| Health and medical | 10,423 | 20 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9,018 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 8,326 | 22 years |
| Apartments | 7,576 | — |
| Clothing stores | 7,492 | 19 years |
| Cafes | 7,262 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 6,819 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 5,791 | 29 years |
| Hardware store | 4,755 | 23 years |
| Telecommunications | 4,655 | 24 years |
| Car parts | 4,588 | 32 years |
| Education | 4,214 | 23 years |
Cairo Facts
| Area | 280.7 km² |
| Population | 7,644,103 |
| Male Population | 3,882,111 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,761,992 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +53.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.6% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 26.6) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Neighborhoods | Wust El-Balad, مصر الجديدة, وسط البلد, مدينة نصر, DOWNTOWN |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.06263, 31.24967 |
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Cairo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,989,394 | 6,158,150 | 6,557,732 | 7,149,466 | 7,644,103 |
| Population Density | 17,775.6 / km² | 21,939.5 / km² | 23,363.1 / km² | 25,471.3 / km² | 27,233.5 / km² |
Cairo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | +43.3% | +16.1% | +9% |
| Cairo Governorate | +53.5% | +21.3% | +11.4% |
| Egypt | +136.6% | +62.2% | +33.9% |
Cairo Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 26.4 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Cairo Governorate | 25.8 yrs | 25.9 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Egypt | 22.8 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
Cairo Population Density
Population Density: 27,234 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 7.6 million | 280.7 km² | 27,234 / km² |
| Cairo Governorate | 9 million | 7,234.1 km² | 1,250 / km² |
| Egypt | 90.9 million | 980,394.9 km² | 92.7 / km² |
Cairo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Cairo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cairo
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cairo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cairo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cairo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 24,094,289 tn | 3.15 tn | 85,840.3 tons/km² |
| Cairo Governorate | 23,329,419 tn | 2.58 tn | 3,224.9 tons/km² |
| Egypt | 209,857,539 tn | 2.31 tn | 214.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,094,289 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 85,840.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/18 | 7:44 AM | 3.3 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | 33km ENE of Halwan, Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/17 | 4:54 PM | 4.3 | 58.2 km | 10,000 m | 35km SE of Bilbays, Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/12 | 2:15 AM | 4.3 | 69.9 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/08 | 5:59 PM | 4.3 | 66.8 km | 6,200 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/05 | 4:16 PM | 4.1 | 45.3 km | 22,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/05 | 7:55 PM | 4.4 | 80 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/02 | 8:01 PM | 4.4 | 21.7 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/01 | 4:25 AM | 4.4 | 39.8 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/01 | 1:43 PM | 4.4 | 52.6 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/99 | 12:05 PM | 3.9 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
Cairo
Cairo (/ˈkaɪroʊ/ KYE-roh; Arabic: القاهرة, al-Qāhirah) is the capital and largest city of Egypt. Greater Cairo is the largest metropolitan area in the Middle East and the Arab world, and 15th-largest in the world, and is associated with ancient Egyp..
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