Categories in Kaolack
Car rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationTire ShopWholesalersClothing storesJewelers and watchesMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationReligious InstitutionVillage HallElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolKindergartenMiddle SchoolUniversityPhotography ServicePhotography StudioStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBanking InstitutionsBanksFinancial InstitutionInsurance AgencyMoney Transfer ServiceCemeteryHospitalsMedical clinicBeauty salonsHair SalonBusiness Networking CompanyBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingApartment ComplexGated CommunityHousing ComplexReal Estate AgencyBook stores and newsstandsComputer storesCosmetics StoreDrinking Water FountainGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketGymPlaygroundPublic parksBed and breakfastsHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyInnLodgingTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyTrucking CompanyVillaWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kaolack
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 119 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Mosques | 69 |
| Shopping | 56 |
| Clothing stores | 50 |
| Hardware store | 36 |
| Apartments | 34 |
| Banks | 33 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 32 |
| Gas station | 31 |
| Beauty salons | 31 |
| Finance other | 28 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 28 |
Kaolack Facts
| Area | 13.7 km² |
| Population | 321,037 |
| Male Population | 157,925 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 163,112 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +157.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +62.5% |
| Median Age | 17.8 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 18.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Ndiaffate Escale |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.18250, -16.25333 |
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Kaolack Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,689 | 169,096 | 197,516 | 291,750 | 321,037 |
| Population Density | 9,109.7 / km² | 12,354 / km² | 14,430.4 / km² | 21,315.1 / km² | 23,454.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kaolack Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 47.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaolack | +134% | +72.5% | +47.7% |
| Kaolack Region | +209.2% | +101.1% | +53.3% |
| Senegal | +211.9% | +102.5% | +53.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kaolack Median Age
Median Age: 17.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaolack | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Kaolack Region | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Senegal | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kaolack Population Density
Population Density: 23,455 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaolack | 321,037 | 13.7 km² | 23,455 / km² |
| Kaolack Region | 1.1 million | 5,264.2 km² | 204 / km² |
| Senegal | 14.9 million | 196,435.1 km² | 76.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kaolack 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 Kaolack
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
Kaolack CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaolack | 227,376 tn | 0.71 tn | 16,611.9 tons/km² |
| Kaolack Region | 722,621 tn | 0.67 tn | 137.3 tons/km² |
| Senegal | 10,019,063 tn | 0.67 tn | 51 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
Kaolack CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 227,376 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,611.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Kaolack
Kaolack (Kawlax in Wolof) is a town of 172,305 people (2002 census) on the north bank of the Saloum River and the N1 road in Senegal. It is the capital of the Kaolack Region, which borders The Gambia to the south. Kaolack is an important regional mar..
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