Categories in Kitale
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kitale
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 507 |
| Clothing stores | 202 |
| Education | 196 |
| Department stores | 124 |
| Other accommodation | 122 |
| Churches | 112 |
| Hairdressers | 101 |
| Finance other | 96 |
| Electronics stores | 94 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 93 |
| Hardware store | 91 |
| Religion | 88 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 87 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 81 |
| Beauty salons | 78 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 76 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Cafes | 75 |
Kitale Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 134,924 |
| Male Population | 68,655 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 66,269 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +648.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +62.2% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.7, Female: 17.1) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Milimani, Lessos, Section six, Police Staff Housing, Laini-Moja |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 1.01572, 35.00622 |
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Kitale Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,026 | 62,294 | 83,187 | 123,314 | 134,924 |
| Population Density | 2,218.6 / km² | 7,667 / km² | 10,238.4 / km² | 15,177.1 / km² | 16,606 / km² |
Kitale Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 48.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale | +584.1% | +98% | +48.2% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Kitale Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale | 16.9 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.7 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Kitale Population Density
Population Density: 16,606 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale | 134,924 | 8.1 km² | 16,606 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Kitale Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Kitale
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kitale
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kitale
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kitale
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kitale CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale | 110,375 tn | 0.82 tn | 13,584.7 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 110,375 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,584.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/28 | 2:25 AM | 6.2 | 83.7 km | 10,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Kitale
Kitale is an agricultural town in northern rift valley Kenya situated between Mount Elgon and the Cherangani Hills at an elevation of around 1,900 metres (6,200 ft). Its population is 106,187 as of 2009. National Museum of Western Kenya is located a..
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