Categories in Pothuhera
Car repairClothing storesJewelers and watchesBuddhist templeGovernment OfficeElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopHardware storeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterPhotographerPhotography StudioBakeriesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksMedical CenterBeauty salonsApartment BuildingHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsPharmacyShoppingSupermarketHotels and motelsHousing SocietyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pothuhera
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 19 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Photography | 10 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Beauty salons | 9 |
| Public administration | 8 |
| Hardware store | 8 |
| All food and beverage | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Buddhist temple | 7 |
| Specialized design | 6 |
| Car parts | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 6 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 6 |
Pothuhera Facts
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population | 2,503 |
| Male Population | 1,197 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,306 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +303.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.5% |
| Median Age | 34.3 years (Male: 33.2, Female: 35.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.42140, 80.33030 |
| Postal Codes | 60330 |
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Pothuhera Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 621 | 1,781 | 2,043 | 2,122 | 2,503 | 2,488 | 2,478 |
| Population Density | 621 / km² | 1,781 / km² | 2,043 / km² | 2,122 / km² | 2,503 / km² | 2,488 / km² | 2,478 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPothuhera Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 22.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pothuhera | +303.1% | +40.5% | +22.5% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pothuhera Median Age
Median Age: 34.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pothuhera | 34.3 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 33.2 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pothuhera Population Density
Population Density: 2,503 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pothuhera | 2,503 | 1 km² | 2,503 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pothuhera Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Pothuhera
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
Pothuhera CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pothuhera | 2,846 tn | 1.14 tn | 2,845.6 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 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
Pothuhera CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,846 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,845.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Pothuhera
Pothuhera is a small town located in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. Most of the people are Sinhalese. There are also Muslims and Tamils living there.
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