Categories in Ngong, Kenya
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ngong, Kenya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 294 |
| Apartments | 122 |
| Real estate | 111 |
| Education | 107 |
| Hairdressers | 106 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Hardware store | 99 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 96 |
| Clothing stores | 95 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 95 |
| Shopping other | 91 |
| Beauty salons | 81 |
| Corporate management | 75 |
| Religion | 72 |
| Finance other | 68 |
| Department stores | 65 |
| Churches | 62 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 57 |
| Car repair | 55 |
Ngong, Kenya Facts
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Population | 66,762 |
| Male Population | 33,296 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 33,466 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +356.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +67.6% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 21) |
| Area Codes | 45 |
| Neighborhoods | Karen, Kimbo Zone, City Square, Parklands, Academy |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.36175, 36.65660 |
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Ngong, Kenya Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,638 | 29,254 | 39,836 | 63,096 | 66,762 |
| Population Density | 613.1 / km² | 1,225.3 / km² | 1,668.5 / km² | 2,642.8 / km² | 2,796.3 / km² |
Ngong, Kenya Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 58.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngong, Kenya | +331% | +115.7% | +58.4% |
| Kenya | +241.7% | +96.8% | +48.4% |
Ngong, Kenya Median Age
Median Age: 21.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngong, Kenya | 21.6 yrs | 21 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Ngong, Kenya Population Density
Population Density: 2,796 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngong, Kenya | 66,762 | 23.9 km² | 2,796 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Ngong, Kenya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Ngong, Kenya
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ngong, Kenya
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ngong, Kenya
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ngong, Kenya
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ngong, Kenya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngong, Kenya | 60,081 tn | 0.9 tn | 2,516.5 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 60,081 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,516.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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, 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/78 | 5:46 PM | 4.7 | 44.4 km | 25,000 m | Kenya | usgs.gov |
Ngong, Kenya
Ngong is a town near the Ngong Hills along the Great Rift Valley, located in the southwest of Nairobi, in southern Kenya. The word "Ngong" is a Maasai word meaning "knuckles", referring to the 4 hill peaks of the ridge, which stands alone rising from..
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