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Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 29.1%
Food: 10.8%
Beauty & Spas: 7.7%
Industry: 6.9%
Home Services: 6.9%
Professional Services: 6.4%
Restaurants: 6%
Financial Services: 5.3%
Other: 20.9%
| Area of Athi River (town) | 693 km² |
| Population | 36,339 |
| Male Population | 19,397 (53.4%) |
| Female Population | 16,942 (46.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +99.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +20.6% |
| Median Age | 21.7 |
| Male Median Age | 21.7 |
| Female Median Age | 21.6 |
| Area Codes | 45 |
| Neighborhoods | Kitengela, Nairobi Central Business District, Nairobi Hill Estate |
| Local Time | Wednesday 3:19 AM |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.4563° / 36.97826° |
Athi River (town) - Map
Athi River (town) Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,194 | 26,244 | 30,136 | 36,339 |
| Population Density | 26.3 / km² | 37.9 / km² | 43.5 / km² | 52.4 / 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% |
| Eastern | +147.8% | +56.6% | +27.5% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Athi River (town) Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athi River (town) | 21.7 years | 21.6 years | 21.7 years |
| Eastern | 18.4 years | 19.1 years | 17.7 years |
| Kenya | 18 years | 18.4 years | 17.6 years |
Athi River (town) Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,510 | 2,188 | 4,699 |
| 5-9 | 2,314 | 2,022 | 4,336 |
| 10-14 | 2,200 | 1,923 | 4,124 |
| 15-19 | 1,987 | 1,719 | 3,706 |
| 20-24 | 2,068 | 1,965 | 4,033 |
| 25-29 | 1,960 | 1,726 | 3,686 |
| 30-34 | 1,597 | 1,307 | 2,904 |
| 35-39 | 1,270 | 1,024 | 2,294 |
| 40-44 | 889 | 719 | 1,609 |
| 45-49 | 774 | 667 | 1,442 |
| 50-54 | 596 | 502 | 1,099 |
| 55-59 | 444 | 391 | 835 |
| 60-64 | 328 | 282 | 610 |
| 65-69 | 183 | 205 | 388 |
| 70-74 | 174 | 185 | 360 |
| 75-79 | 101 | 117 | 218 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Athi River (town) Population Density
Population Density: 52.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athi River (town) | 36,339 | 693 km² | 52.4 / km² |
| Eastern | 6.4 million | 157,100.3 km² | 40.6 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Athi River (town) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Athi River (town) Area Code 722: 11.9%
Area Code 720: 8.9%
Area Code 721: 7.8%
Area Code 20: 7.3%
Area Code 723: 5.9%
Area Code 725: 5.1%
Area Code 724: 5%
Other: 48.1%
Business distribution by price for Athi River (town)
Moderate: 39%
Inexpensive: 38.1%
Expensive: 22%
Very Expensive: 0.8%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
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) | 30,118 t | 0.83 t | 43.5 t/km² |
| Eastern | 3,798,393 t | 0.6 t | 24.2 t/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 t | 0.6 t | 46.9 t/km² |
Athi River (town) CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,118 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.83 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 43.5 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
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.. Athi River (town) Wikipedia Page
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