Categories in Chuka, Kenya
Auto Parts StoreCar WashGas StationClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationBaptist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPresbyterian ChurchReligionReligious OrganizationComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopHardware storeHousing DevelopmentCollegeDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolHigher Secondary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolSecondary schoolTraining CentreUniversityVocational & Professional TrainingEntertainment agenciesPhotography ServicePhotography StudioStadiums and arenasBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salonsHairdresserHair SalonBack OfficeBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServicePrint ShopApartment BuildingApartment ComplexHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsComputer storesCosmetics StoreDepartment storesGeneral StoreLiquor StoreMarketNewspaper distribution servicePharmacyShoppingShopping MallShopping otherSupermarketNight ClubBed and breakfastsHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyTour AgencyTransportation ServiceTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chuka, Kenya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 68 |
| Churches | 40 |
| Shopping | 38 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Hostels | 30 |
| Hotels and motels | 27 |
| Finance other | 26 |
| Clothing stores | 24 |
| Religion | 24 |
| Hospitals | 21 |
| Other accommodation | 18 |
| Apartments | 18 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 17 |
Chuka, Kenya Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 10,428 |
| Male Population | 4,872 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 5,556 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +291.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.2% |
| Median Age | 20.7 years (Male: 19.7, Female: 21.5) |
| Area Codes | 64 |
| Neighborhoods | kahawa, Kibumbu, Kathunguthe, Ruguta Sub Location |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.33316, 37.64587 |
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Chuka, Kenya Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,661 | 4,864 | 7,769 | 9,288 | 10,428 |
| Population Density | 1,935.3 / km² | 3,537.5 / km² | 5,650.2 / km² | 6,754.9 / km² | 7,584 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chuka, Kenya Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuka, Kenya | +249% | +91% | +19.6% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chuka, Kenya Median Age
Median Age: 20.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuka, Kenya | 20.7 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chuka, Kenya Population Density
Population Density: 7,584 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuka, Kenya | 10,428 | 1.375 km² | 7,584 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chuka, Kenya 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chuka, Kenya
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chuka, Kenya
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
Chuka, Kenya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuka, Kenya | 10,067 tn | 0.97 tn | 7,321.2 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 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
Chuka, Kenya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,067 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.97 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,321.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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, 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.
Chuka, Kenya
Chuka is a town on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, in Kenya about 65 km south Of Meru Town. It falls within Tharaka-Nithi County and the former Eastern Province. Between 1992 and 2009, Chuka was the capital of Meru South District (split off from M..
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