Businesses in Kerugoya
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Financial Services: 22.4%
Shopping: 18.4%
Education: 10.8%
Professional Services: 9.2%
Religion: 6.8%
Restaurants: 6.8%
Other: 25.6%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 33 | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Financial Services | 82 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Banks | 14 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
| Loan companies | 38 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Hotels & Travel | 11 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| Industry | 12 | 4.2 | 0.5 |
| Religion | 14 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
| Restaurants | 22 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Shopping | 28 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Area of Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County | 2.91 km² |
| Population | 22,088 |
| Male Population | 10,391 (47%) |
| Female Population | 11,697 (53%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +820% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +14.5% |
| Median Age | 23.9 |
| Male Median Age | 23.6 |
| Female Median Age | 24.2 |
| Area Codes | 60 |
| Local Time | Wednesday 12:45 PM |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.49887° / 37.28031° |
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County - Map
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,401 | 13,464 | 19,288 | 22,088 |
| Population Density | 825.0 / km² | 4,626 / km² | 6,627 / km² | 7,589 / km² |
Kerugoya Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.5% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County | +820% | +64.1% | +14.5% |
| Central | +112.6% | +41.8% | +20% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County | 23.9 years | 24.2 years | 23.6 years |
| Central | 22 years | 22.5 years | 21.4 years |
| Kenya | 18 years | 18.4 years | 17.6 years |
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,182 | 1,289 | 2,471 |
| 5-9 | 1,242 | 1,365 | 2,608 |
| 10-14 | 1,131 | 1,252 | 2,383 |
| 15-19 | 947 | 976 | 1,924 |
| 20-24 | 952 | 1,154 | 2,107 |
| 25-29 | 1,000 | 1,191 | 2,191 |
| 30-34 | 900 | 997 | 1,897 |
| 35-39 | 751 | 828 | 1,579 |
| 40-44 | 598 | 648 | 1,246 |
| 45-49 | 522 | 576 | 1,098 |
| 50-54 | 341 | 388 | 730 |
| 55-59 | 271 | 299 | 571 |
| 60-64 | 221 | 276 | 498 |
| 65-69 | 137 | 177 | 314 |
| 70-74 | 119 | 176 | 296 |
| 75-79 | 76 | 106 | 183 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County Population Density
Population Density: 7,589 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County | 22,088 | 2.91 km² | 7,589 / km² |
| Central | 4.8 million | 13,164.4 km² | 362.7 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Kerugoya Area Code 20: 41.9%
Area Code 722: 9.5%
Area Code 60: 8.1%
Area Code 725: 4.1%
Area Code 724: 4.1%
Area Code 712: 4.1%
Other: 28.4%
Business distribution by price for Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County
Moderate: 55%
Inexpensive: 40%
Expensive: 5%
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
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County | 19,063 t | 0.86 t | 6,550 t/km² |
| Central | 3,818,620 t | 0.8 t | 290.1 t/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 t | 0.6 t | 46.9 t/km² |
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,063 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.86 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,550 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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, 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.
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.
Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County
Kerugoya is a town in Kenya. It is the capital of Kirinyaga County. Kerugoya is located 10 kilometres east of Karatina and 40 kilometres west of Embu. Kerugoya Wikipedia Page
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