Categories in Iringa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Iringa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 102 |
| Other accommodation | 82 |
| Shopping | 80 |
| Churches | 55 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Hotels and motels | 38 |
| Buses and trains | 35 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 34 |
| Electronics stores | 34 |
| Corporate management | 34 |
| Hospitals | 33 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 33 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 33 |
| Mosques | 28 |
| Gas station | 27 |
| Public administration | 25 |
| Other membership organizations | 25 |
| Cafes | 24 |
| Religion | 24 |
| Travel agencies | 22 |
Iringa Facts
| Area | 15663.4 km² |
| Population | 533,565 |
| Male Population | 257,765 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 275,800 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +130.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +45.8% |
| Median Age | 19.1 years (Male: 18.3, Female: 19.8) |
| Area Codes | 26 |
| Neighborhoods | Ipogolo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -7.76667, 35.70000 |
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Iringa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 231,704 | 309,221 | 365,851 | 484,683 | 533,565 |
| Population Density | 14.8 / km² | 19.7 / km² | 23.4 / km² | 30.9 / km² | 34.1 / km² |
Iringa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 32.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iringa | +109.2% | +56.7% | +32.5% |
| Iringa Region | +95.2% | +47% | +26% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Iringa Median Age
Median Age: 19.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iringa | 19.1 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Iringa Region | 18.5 yrs | 19.5 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Iringa Population Density
Population Density: 34.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iringa | 533,565 | 15,663.4 km² | 34.1 / km² |
| Iringa Region | 1.1 million | 36,484.6 km² | 29.6 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Iringa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Iringa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Iringa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Iringa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iringa | 149,740 tn | 0.28 tn | 9.6 tons/km² |
| Iringa Region | 303,274 tn | 0.28 tn | 8.3 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 149,740 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.1) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/18 | 9:09 PM | 4.3 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | 23km SW of Mafinga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/12 | 5:32 AM | 4.4 | 85.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/09 | 2:08 AM | 4.5 | 62.8 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/08 | 12:01 AM | 4.1 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/01 | 7:45 PM | 4.6 | 51.6 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/85 | 5:11 PM | 4.3 | 76.9 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/81 | 7:22 PM | 4 | 84.1 km | 33,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Iringa
Iringa is a city in Tanzania with a population of 112,900 (as of 2004). It is situated at a latitude of 7.77°S and longitude of 35.69°E. The name is derived from the Hehe word lilinga, meaning fort. is the administrative capital of Iringa Region. It..
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