Categories in Ashaiman
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ashaiman
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 18 | — |
| Construction of houses | 10 | — |
| Gas station | 9 | — |
| Other accommodation | 9 | — |
| Churches | 9 | 4 |
Ashaiman Facts
| Area | 14.8 km² |
| Population | 128,753 |
| Male Population | 63,092 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 65,661 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +313.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.4% |
| Median Age | 24 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 24) |
| Neighborhoods | Ashaiman |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.69951, -0.03484 |
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Ashaiman Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,128 | 57,458 | 78,337 | 117,899 | 128,753 |
| Population Density | 2,101.5 / km² | 3,879 / km² | 5,288.6 / km² | 7,959.4 / km² | 8,692.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ashaiman Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 50.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashaiman | +278.8% | +105.2% | +50.5% |
| Greater Accra Region | +322.6% | +128.2% | +60.3% |
| Ghana | +177.7% | +87.1% | +45.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ashaiman Median Age
Median Age: 24 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashaiman | 24 yrs | 24 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Greater Accra Region | 23.9 yrs | 24 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Ghana | 20.6 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ashaiman Population Density
Population Density: 8,692 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashaiman | 128,753 | 14.8 km² | 8,692 / km² |
| Greater Accra Region | 4.5 million | 3,749.3 km² | 1,197 / km² |
| Ghana | 27.4 million | 239,092.8 km² | 114 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ashaiman Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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 Ashaiman
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
Ashaiman CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashaiman | 115,640 tn | 0.9 tn | 7,806.9 tons/km² |
| Greater Accra Region | 3,785,988 tn | 0.84 tn | 1,009.8 tons/km² |
| Ghana | 16,714,866 tn | 0.61 tn | 69.9 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
Ashaiman CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 115,640 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,806.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/97 | 3:16 PM | 4.4 | 36.8 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/90 | 11:43 AM | 3.1 | 32.7 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/88 | 4:54 PM | 3.5 | 14 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/88 | 12:51 AM | 3.4 | 43.6 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/87 | 10:37 AM | 3.1 | 45.3 km | 10,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/39 | 7:19 PM | 6.4 | 67.7 km | 15,000 m | Ghana | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ashaiman
Ashaiman (often wrongly spelled as "Ashiaman") is a large town in Greater Accra Region of South Ghana and is the capital of Ashaiman Municipal district, a district in Greater Accra Region. Ashaiman has a not well known number of settlement population..
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