Categories in Kigoma
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kigoma
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 68 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 40 |
| Shopping | 36 |
| Hotels and motels | 32 |
| Other accommodation | 29 |
| Churches | 28 |
| Hospitals | 22 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Religion | 18 |
| Electronics stores | 17 |
| Buses and trains | 15 |
| Mosques | 14 |
| Public administration | 13 |
| Gas station | 12 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 12 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 12 |
| Clothing stores | 11 |
Kigoma Facts
| Area | 2081.1 km² |
| Population | 572,328 |
| Male Population | 276,512 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 295,816 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +276.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +72.6% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.3, Female: 17.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,613 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 28 |
| Neighborhoods | Kibirizi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -4.87694, 29.62667 |
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Kigoma Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 151,868 | 249,467 | 331,511 | 501,474 | 572,328 | 649,024 | 726,667 |
| Population Density | 73 / km² | 119.9 / km² | 159.3 / km² | 241 / km² | 275 / km² | 311.9 / km² | 349.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKigoma Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 72.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigoma | +276.9% | +129.4% | +72.6% |
| Kigoma Region | — | — | — |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kigoma Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigoma | 17 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 16.3 yrs |
| Kigoma Region | 15.3 yrs | 16 yrs | 14.7 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kigoma Population Density
Population Density: 275 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigoma | 572,328 | 2,081.1 km² | 275 / km² |
| Kigoma Region | 2.5 million | 36,343.4 km² | 68.1 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kigoma 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 Kigoma
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kigoma
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
Kigoma Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $684 | $697 | $854 | $956 | $1,307 | $1,428 | $1,500 | $1,613 |
| Total GDP | $176.4M | $211.5M | $289.6M | $366M | $574.8M | $711.9M | $873M | $1B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kigoma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigoma | 143,136 tn | 0.25 tn | 68.8 tons/km² |
| Kigoma Region | 594,210 tn | 0.24 tn | 16.3 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 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
Kigoma CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 143,136 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 68.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/19 | 6:59 AM | 4.5 | 51.3 km | 5,000 m | 51km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/15 | 12:42 AM | 4.3 | 17.9 km | 10,000 m | 17km SE of Kigoma, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/14 | 5:10 PM | 4.3 | 66.2 km | 10,000 m | 65km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/14 | 3:20 AM | 4.8 | 22.3 km | 13,730 m | 22km WSW of Kigoma, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/14 | 12:07 AM | 4.4 | 73.7 km | 13,200 m | 54km SW of Uvinza, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/13 | 1:12 AM | 4 | 47.1 km | 15,650 m | 44km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/13 | 3:00 AM | 4.5 | 80.9 km | 10,000 m | 54km SW of Rumonge, Burundi | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/13 | 9:16 AM | 4.4 | 45.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region, Dem. Republic of the Congo-Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/12 | 10:12 PM | 4.1 | 74.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region, Dem. Republic of the Congo-Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/10 | 12:37 AM | 4.3 | 58.6 km | 5,000 m | Lake Tanganyika region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kigoma
Kigoma is a town and lake port in western Tanzania, on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika and close to the border with Burundi. It serves as the capital for the surrounding Kigoma Region and has a population of 135,234 (2007 census) and an elevatio..
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