Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Karonga
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 5 | 3 |
Karonga Facts
| Area | 7073.0 km² |
| Population | 411,960 |
| Male Population | 199,616 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 212,344 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +355.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +80.9% |
| Median Age | 16.3 years (Male: 15.7, Female: 17) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.93333, 33.93333 |
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Karonga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,443 | 177,281 | 227,769 | 363,093 | 411,960 |
| Population Density | 12.8 / km² | 25.1 / km² | 32.2 / km² | 51.3 / km² | 58.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karonga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 59.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karonga | +301.5% | +104.8% | +59.4% |
| Malawi | +224.6% | +83.1% | +53.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karonga Median Age
Median Age: 16.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karonga | 16.3 yrs | 17 yrs | 15.7 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Karonga Population Density
Population Density: 58.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karonga | 411,960 | 7,073 km² | 58.2 / km² |
| Malawi | 17.4 million | 118,839 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karonga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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.
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
Karonga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karonga | 55,479 tn | 0.13 tn | 7.8 tons/km² |
| Malawi | 2,635,428 tn | 0.15 tn | 22.2 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
Karonga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 55,479 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14/17 | 1:32 PM | 4.2 | 76.6 km | 10,000 m | 17km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/15 | 1:10 AM | 4 | 70.3 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/14 | 7:47 PM | 5.1 | 12.9 km | 14,930 m | 12km SW of Karonga, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/11 | 5:50 AM | 4.1 | 60.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Malawi region | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/10 | 9:44 PM | 4.2 | 21.1 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/10 | 10:55 PM | 4.2 | 40.8 km | 27,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/10 | 2:07 AM | 4.6 | 12.3 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/10 | 6:36 AM | 4.1 | 22.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/10 | 8:40 AM | 4 | 18.2 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/10 | 8:29 PM | 4.2 | 11.4 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Karonga
is a township in the Karonga District in Northern Region of Malawi. Located on the western shore of Lake Nyasa, it was established as a slaving centre sometime before 1877. As of 2008 estimates, Karonga has a population of 42,555.
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