Categories in Kitui
Auto Parts StoreCar WashGas StationAgricultural ProductionFarmingIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationSpiritist CenterComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigher Secondary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolSecondary schoolTraining CentreUniversityGraphic DesignerBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanking InstitutionsBanksFinancial InstitutionLawyerMoney Transfer ServiceGeneral practitionersHospitalsMedical CenterMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salonsHair SalonBack OfficeBusiness Administration ServiceBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceCorporate Entities & OfficesApartment BuildingHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsCosmetics StoreDepartment storesGeneral StoreLiquor StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallShopping otherSupermarketPlaygroundPublic parksBed and breakfastsCourier ServiceHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyTransportation ServiceUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kitui
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Primary and elementary schools | 96 |
| Hospitals | 86 |
| Education | 78 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 68 |
| Shopping | 66 |
| Hotels and motels | 36 |
| Finance other | 35 |
| Churches | 35 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Electronics stores | 31 |
| Clothing stores | 31 |
| Education other | 30 |
| Other accommodation | 22 |
Kitui Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 29,337 |
| Male Population | 14,601 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 14,736 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +220.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +91.9% |
| Median Age | 16.8 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 18) |
| Area Codes | 44 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.36696, 38.01055 |
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Kitui Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,154 | 14,431 | 15,289 | 26,641 | 29,337 |
| Population Density | 3,958.5 / km² | 6,240.4 / km² | 6,611.5 / km² | 11,520.4 / km² | 12,686.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kitui Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 74.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitui | +191% | +84.6% | +74.2% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kitui Median Age
Median Age: 16.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitui | 16.8 yrs | 18 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kitui Population Density
Population Density: 12,686 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitui | 29,337 | 2.313 km² | 12,686 / 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
Kitui Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Kitui
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kitui
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
Kitui CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitui | 17,956 tn | 0.61 tn | 7,764.8 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
Kitui CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,956 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,764.8 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8/18 | 4:51 PM | 3.4 | 86 km | 10,000 m | 28km S of Makueni, Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kitui
Kitui is a town in Kenya, 180 kilometres east of Nairobi and 105 kilometres east of Machakos. Due to political reforms, Kitui is now the headquarters of Kitui County, which covers a larger area than the former Kitui District did. As a consequence, th..
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