Businesses in Butere
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Education: 31.4%
Financial Services: 12.9%
Shopping: 12.1%
Hotels & Travel: 8.6%
Religion: 7.9%
Other: 27.1%
| Area of Butere, Kakamega County | 0.97 km² |
| Population | 12,528 |
| Male Population | 5,922 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 6,606 (52.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +178.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +34% |
| Median Age | 16.3 |
| Male Median Age | 15.1 |
| Female Median Age | 17.4 |
| Area Codes | 56 |
| Local Time | Wednesday 6:18 AM |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.20636° / 34.49348° |
Butere, Kakamega County - Map
Butere, Kakamega County Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,492 | 7,616 | 9,350 | 12,528 |
| Population Density | 4,629 / km² | 7,848 / km² | 9,635 / km² | 12,910 / km² |
Butere Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 34% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere, Kakamega County | +178.9% | +64.5% | +34% |
| Western | +205% | +78.3% | +37.8% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Butere, Kakamega County Median Age
Median Age: 16.3 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere, Kakamega County | 16.3 years | 17.4 years | 15.1 years |
| Western | 16.1 years | 16.8 years | 15.3 years |
| Kenya | 18 years | 18.4 years | 17.6 years |
Butere, Kakamega County Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,076 | 1,102 | 2,178 |
| 5-9 | 986 | 996 | 1,982 |
| 10-14 | 880 | 881 | 1,761 |
| 15-19 | 686 | 673 | 1,359 |
| 20-24 | 428 | 570 | 998 |
| 25-29 | 310 | 429 | 740 |
| 30-34 | 272 | 362 | 634 |
| 35-39 | 240 | 298 | 539 |
| 40-44 | 203 | 261 | 464 |
| 45-49 | 191 | 240 | 432 |
| 50-54 | 169 | 210 | 379 |
| 55-59 | 148 | 172 | 321 |
| 60-64 | 119 | 138 | 258 |
| 65-69 | 81 | 112 | 193 |
| 70-74 | 79 | 90 | 169 |
| 75-79 | 56 | 71 | 128 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Butere, Kakamega County Population Density
Population Density: 12,910 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere, Kakamega County | 12,528 | 0.97 km² | 12,910 / km² |
| Western | 4.9 million | 8,371.9 km² | 584.7 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Butere, Kakamega County Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Butere Area Code 733: 19.2%
Area Code 721: 7.7%
Area Code 20: 7.7%
Area Code 726: 7.7%
Area Code 713: 7.7%
Area Code 706: 3.8%
Area Code 712: 3.8%
Area Code 732: 3.8%
Area Code 731: 3.8%
Area Code 719: 3.8%
Area Code 727: 3.8%
Area Code 710: 3.8%
Area Code 701: 3.8%
Area Code 717: 3.8%
Area Code 715: 3.8%
Area Code 707: 3.8%
Area Code 711: 3.8%
Area Code 729: 3.8%
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
Butere, Kakamega County CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butere, Kakamega County | 8,320 t | 0.66 t | 8,574 t/km² |
| Western | 3,603,505 t | 0.74 t | 430.4 t/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 t | 0.6 t | 46.9 t/km² |
Butere, Kakamega County CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,320 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.66 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,574 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Flood | High (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/10 | 5:13 AM | 5 | 45 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
Butere, Kakamega County
Butere is a town in Kakamega County of the former Western Province of Kenya. It has an urban population of 4725 (2009 census). Until 2010, the town was the capital of the former Butere/Mumias District. Butere Wikipedia Page
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