Categories in Njombe
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationAgricultural ProductionFarmingImport Export CompanyClothing storesMobile phone storesChurchesGovernment OfficeLutheran ChurchNon-Profit OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationCell phone accessory storeElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopConstruction of housesHardware storeHome Goods StoreEducationElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolPhotography StudioBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksCemeteryHospitalsMedical CenterBeauty salonsBack OfficeBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallBed and breakfastsBus StationHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgeLodgingTransportation ServiceUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Njombe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 41 |
| Shopping | 38 |
| Electronics stores | 28 |
| Hotels and motels | 24 |
| Gas station | 17 |
| Churches | 17 |
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Hospitals | 15 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Clothing stores | 13 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 12 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 12 |
| Public administration | 10 |
| Hardware store | 10 |
| Car parts | 10 |
Njombe Facts
| Area | 5754.6 km² |
| Population | 263,884 |
| Male Population | 123,896 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 139,988 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +118.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.9% |
| Median Age | 18.8 years (Male: 17.7, Female: 19.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,592 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.33333, 34.76667 |
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Njombe Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,991 | 165,594 | 201,533 | 251,682 | 263,884 | 283,327 | 301,182 |
| Population Density | 21 / km² | 28.8 / km² | 35 / km² | 43.7 / km² | 45.9 / km² | 49.2 / km² | 52.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNjombe Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Njombe | +118.1% | +59.4% | +30.9% |
| Tanzania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Njombe Median Age
Median Age: 18.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Njombe | 18.8 yrs | 19.8 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Njombe Population Density
Population Density: 45.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Njombe | 263,884 | 5,754.6 km² | 45.9 / 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
Njombe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Njombe
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
Njombe Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,176 | $1,104 | $1,305 | $1,768 | $2,393 | $3,359 | $3,543 | $3,592 |
| Total GDP | $204.9M | $215.5M | $263.5M | $394.8M | $564.9M | $851.9M | $988.3M | $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
Njombe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Njombe | 73,376 tn | 0.28 tn | 12.8 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
Njombe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,376 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.3) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/15 | 1:10 AM | 4 | 42.9 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/10 | 10:55 PM | 4.2 | 92.7 km | 27,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/09 | 5:40 PM | 4.5 | 92.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/03 | 6:22 AM | 5 | 98.3 km | 29,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 10:52 PM | 5.2 | 66.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Malawi region, Malawi-Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/92 | 6:32 AM | 4.4 | 79.8 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/92 | 3:10 AM | 4.8 | 89.7 km | 31,700 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/80 | 12:05 AM | 4.5 | 81.2 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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