Categories in Athi River (town)
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Athi River (town)
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 315 |
| Shopping other | 190 |
| Hairdressers | 167 |
| Finance other | 153 |
| Education | 153 |
| Clothing stores | 146 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 139 |
| Hardware store | 132 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 122 |
| Corporate management | 121 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Beauty salons | 99 |
| Apartments | 97 |
| Real estate | 89 |
| Department stores | 88 |
| Churches | 88 |
| Religion | 75 |
| Electronics stores | 74 |
| Cafes | 68 |
| Gas station | 61 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 59 |
Athi River (town) Facts
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population | 40,428 |
| Male Population | 21,579 (53.4%) |
| Female Population | 18,849 (46.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +122.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.2% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years (Male: 21.7, Female: 21.6) |
| Area Codes | 45 |
| Neighborhoods | Kitengela, Nairobi Central Business District, Nairobi Hill Estate, Komarock Estate, Langata |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.45630, 36.97826 |
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Athi River (town) Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,194 | 26,244 | 30,136 | 36,339 | 40,428 |
| Population Density | 3,465.5 / km² | 4,998.9 / km² | 5,740.2 / km² | 6,921.7 / km² | 7,700.6 / km² |
Athi River (town) Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athi River (town) | +99.7% | +38.5% | +20.6% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Athi River (town) Median Age
Median Age: 21.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athi River (town) | 21.6 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 21.7 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Athi River (town) Population Density
Population Density: 7,701 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athi River (town) | 40,428 | 5.3 km² | 7,701 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Athi River (town) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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 Athi River (town)
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Athi River (town)
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Athi River (town)
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Athi River (town)
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Athi River (town) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athi River (town) | 33,507 tn | 0.83 tn | 6,382.3 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,507 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,382.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17/12 | 2:01 AM | 4.5 | 98.5 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/78 | 5:46 PM | 4.7 | 21.6 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Athi River (town)
Athi River is a town outside Nairobi, Kenya in Machakos County. It is also known as Mavoko. The town hosts Mavoko Municipal Council and headquarters of Mavoko division which is part of Machakos County. It has a total population of 137,211 (2009 censu..
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