Businesses in Lodwar
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Restaurants: 17.9%
Shopping: 17.4%
Hotels & Travel: 11.5%
Education: 9.8%
Financial Services: 9.5%
Religion: 5.5%
Other: 28.4%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community & Government | 8 | 3.8 | 0.3 |
| Education | 36 | 4.7 | 1.3 |
| Financial Services | 53 | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Loan companies | 26 | 4.2 | 0.9 |
| Food | 9 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Hotels & Travel | 14 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Industry | 9 | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| Religion | 18 | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| Churches | 12 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Restaurants | 12 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Shopping | 16 | 4.3 | 0.6 |
| Area of Lodwar, Turkana County | 2.797 km² |
| Population | 28,591 |
| Male Population | 14,302 (50%) |
| Female Population | 14,289 (50%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +327.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +54.2% |
| Median Age | 15.9 |
| Male Median Age | 15.3 |
| Female Median Age | 16.6 |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Kanamkemer |
| Local Time | Saturday 10:21 PM |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.11911° / 35.59727° |
Lodwar, Turkana County - Map
Lodwar, Turkana County Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,695 | 13,034 | 18,536 | 28,591 |
| Population Density | 2,393 / km² | 4,659 / km² | 6,626 / km² | 10,220 / km² |
Lodwar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 54.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar, Turkana County | +327.1% | +119.4% | +54.2% |
| Rift Valley | +355.1% | +128.7% | +60.2% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Lodwar, Turkana County Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar, Turkana County | 15.9 years | 16.6 years | 15.3 years |
| Rift Valley | 16.9 years | 17.2 years | 16.7 years |
| Kenya | 18 years | 18.4 years | 17.6 years |
Lodwar, Turkana County Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,251 | 2,121 | 4,373 |
| 5-9 | 2,439 | 2,305 | 4,745 |
| 10-14 | 2,360 | 2,179 | 4,539 |
| 15-19 | 2,011 | 1,716 | 3,728 |
| 20-24 | 1,263 | 1,296 | 2,560 |
| 25-29 | 963 | 1,075 | 2,039 |
| 30-34 | 685 | 857 | 1,542 |
| 35-39 | 545 | 681 | 1,226 |
| 40-44 | 411 | 480 | 891 |
| 45-49 | 339 | 405 | 745 |
| 50-54 | 296 | 358 | 655 |
| 55-59 | 252 | 296 | 548 |
| 60-64 | 206 | 229 | 435 |
| 65-69 | 123 | 133 | 257 |
| 70-74 | 102 | 96 | 198 |
| 75-79 | 56 | 61 | 118 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lodwar, Turkana County Population Density
Population Density: 10,220 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar, Turkana County | 28,591 | 2.797 km² | 10,220 / km² |
| Rift Valley | 12.2 million | 179,926.1 km² | 67.8 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Lodwar, Turkana County Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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 Lodwar Area Code 20: 40.3%
Area Code 54: 8.1%
Area Code 711: 4.8%
Other: 46.8%
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
Lodwar, Turkana County CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar, Turkana County | 18,602 t | 0.65 t | 6,650 t/km² |
| Rift Valley | 7,426,385 t | 0.61 t | 41.3 t/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 t | 0.6 t | 46.9 t/km² |
Lodwar, Turkana County CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,602 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.65 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,650 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/15 | 5:54 PM | 4.2 | 28.3 km | 10,000 m | 28km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/12 | 1:03 PM | 5.2 | 82.6 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/98 | 1:33 AM | 3.9 | 43.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/96 | 7:37 PM | 4.5 | 38.1 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/96 | 5:17 PM | 4.3 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/78 | 2:02 AM | 4.6 | 58.7 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
Lodwar, Turkana County
Lodwar is the largest town in northwestern Kenya, located west of Lake Turkana on the A1 road. Its main industries are basket weaving and tourism. The Loima Hills lie to its west. Lodwar is the capital of Turkana County. The town has a population of .. Lodwar Wikipedia Page
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