Categories in Garissa
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationSpiritist CenterYouth OrganizationElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsGeneral contractorsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentPaint StoreCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolSchool CenterTraining CentreUniversityPhotographerPhotography ServiceBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafes
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Garissa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 122 |
| Education | 103 |
| Hospitals | 52 |
| Mosques | 40 |
| Finance other | 39 |
| Hotels and motels | 34 |
| Health and medical | 33 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 29 |
| Hardware store | 27 |
| Shopping other | 26 |
| Public administration | 25 |
Garissa Facts
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Population | 242,252 |
| Male Population | 125,773 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 116,479 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4753.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +359.1% |
| Median Age | 16.5 years (Male: 16.2, Female: 16.8) |
| Area Codes | 46 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.45275, 39.64601 |
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Garissa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,991 | 22,101 | 52,763 | 180,550 | 242,252 | 331,077 | 418,448 |
| Population Density | 316.9 / km² | 1,403.2 / km² | 3,350 / km² | 11,463.5 / km² | 15,381.1 / km² | 21,020.8 / km² | 26,568.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGarissa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 359.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garissa | +4753.8% | +996.1% | +359.1% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Garissa Median Age
Median Age: 16.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garissa | 16.5 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Garissa Population Density
Population Density: 15,381 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garissa | 242,252 | 15.8 km² | 15,381 / 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
Garissa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Garissa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Garissa
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
Garissa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garissa | 152,975 tn | 0.63 tn | 9,712.7 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
Garissa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 152,975 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,712.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Garissa
Garissa (Somali: Gaarisa) is the capital of Garissa County, Kenya. It is situated in the former North Eastern Province.
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