Businesses in Mtwara
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 17.9%
Hotels & Travel: 16.6%
Restaurants: 10.9%
Education: 9.8%
Professional Services: 6.4%
Religion: 5.5%
Food: 5.1%
Industry: 4.9%
Other: 23%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 12 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Hotels & Travel | 33 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Other accommodation | 8 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Industry | 10 | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| Religion | 13 | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| Restaurants | 19 | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 9 | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| Shopping | 41 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| Area of Mtwara, Mtwara Region | 3,920.6 km² |
| Population | 378,877 |
| Male Population | 179,246 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 199,631 (52.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +109.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +27.5% |
| Median Age | 21.2 |
| Male Median Age | 20 |
| Female Median Age | 22.3 |
| Area Codes | 23 |
| Neighborhoods | Ligula, Majengo, Shangani |
| Local Time | Tuesday 7:44 AM |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Weather | 24.6°C light rain |
| Lat & Lng | -10.26667° / 40.18333° |
Mtwara, Mtwara Region - Map
Mtwara, Mtwara Region Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 181,128 | 249,987 | 297,236 | 378,877 |
| Population Density | 46.2 / km² | 63.8 / km² | 75.8 / km² | 96.6 / km² |
Mtwara Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 27.5% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara, Mtwara Region | +109.2% | +51.6% | +27.5% |
| Mtwara Region | +101.6% | +47.4% | +25.1% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Mtwara, Mtwara Region Median Age
Median Age: 21.2 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara, Mtwara Region | 21.2 years | 22.3 years | 20 years |
| Mtwara Region | 21.4 years | 22.9 years | 19.8 years |
| Tanzania | 17.7 years | 18.2 years | 17.1 years |
Mtwara, Mtwara Region Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 24,649 | 24,930 | 49,579 |
| 5-9 | 25,051 | 24,913 | 49,965 |
| 10-14 | 23,352 | 23,268 | 46,620 |
| 15-19 | 16,521 | 18,331 | 34,853 |
| 20-24 | 13,593 | 18,187 | 31,781 |
| 25-29 | 11,952 | 16,165 | 28,118 |
| 30-34 | 11,508 | 15,266 | 26,775 |
| 35-39 | 10,682 | 13,079 | 23,762 |
| 40-44 | 9,635 | 10,834 | 20,469 |
| 45-49 | 7,433 | 8,244 | 15,677 |
| 50-54 | 7,089 | 7,518 | 14,607 |
| 55-59 | 4,550 | 4,968 | 9,519 |
| 60-64 | 5,098 | 5,279 | 10,378 |
| 65-69 | 3,311 | 3,499 | 6,810 |
| 70-74 | 2,962 | 3,314 | 6,276 |
| 75-79 | 1,860 | 1,835 | 3,695 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Mtwara, Mtwara Region Population Density
Population Density: 96.6 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara, Mtwara Region | 378,877 | 3,920.6 km² | 96.6 / km² |
| Mtwara Region | 1.4 million | 17,825.1 km² | 78.8 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Mtwara, Mtwara Region Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Mtwara Ligula: 35%
Shangani: 30%
Majengo: 20%
Chikongola: 10%
Kariakoo: 5%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mtwara Area Code 71: 26.8%
Area Code 23: 22%
Area Code 65: 19.5%
Area Code 78: 14.6%
Area Code 22: 7.3%
Area Code 76: 4.9%
Other: 4.9%
Business distribution by price for Mtwara, Mtwara Region
Moderate: 40%
Expensive: 40%
Inexpensive: 20%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Mtwara, Mtwara Region CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara, Mtwara Region | 96,270 t | 0.25 t | 24.6 t/km² |
| Mtwara Region | 361,611 t | 0.26 t | 20.3 t/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 t | 0.26 t | 14.6 t/km² |
Mtwara, Mtwara Region CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 96,270 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.25 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24.6 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/05 | 11:44 AM | 5 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/86 | 5:07 PM | 4.5 | 51.3 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 10:29 PM | 4.9 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 7:55 AM | 4.6 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 4:10 AM | 4.5 | 88.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 1:06 AM | 4.8 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 12:57 AM | 4.7 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/85 | 12:31 AM | 4.4 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/85 | 3:11 AM | 4.4 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | Comoros region | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/85 | 12:25 AM | 4 | 63.1 km | 10,000 m | Tanzania | usgs.gov |
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Mtwara, Mtwara Region
Mtwara (Portuguese: Montewara) is the capital city of Mtwara Region in southeastern Tanzania. In the 1940s, it was planned and constructed as the export facility for the disastrous Tanganyika groundnut scheme, but was somewhat neglected when the sche.. Mtwara Wikipedia Page
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