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Businesses in Tanga, Tanzania
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Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 17.8%
Hotels & Travel: 15.1%
Education: 10.2%
Industry: 10%
Restaurants: 7.4%
Automotive: 6.5%
Religion: 5.4%
Professional Services: 5%
Other: 22.7%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 6 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 5 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Secondary education | 7 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Loan companies | 6 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 5 | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 21 | 4.0 | 0.1 |
| Other accommodation | 15 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Hospitals | 8 | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| Churches | 7 | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Mosques | 8 | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| Department stores | 6 | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 17 | 4.0 | 0.1 |
| Area of Tanga, Tanzania | 536 km² |
| Population | 304,735 |
| Male Population | 146,091 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 158,645 (52.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +103.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +25.9% |
| Median Age | 21.4 |
| Male Median Age | 21 |
| Female Median Age | 21.7 |
| Area Codes | 27 |
| Neighborhoods | Bombo, Central, Ngamiani, Raskazone |
| Local Time | Sunday 2:32 PM |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.06893° / 39.09875° |
Tanga, Tanzania - Map
Tanga, Tanzania Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,479 | 204,865 | 242,053 | 304,735 |
| Population Density | 278.9 / km² | 382.2 / km² | 451.6 / km² | 568.5 / km² |
Tanga, Tanzania Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga, Tanzania | +103.9% | +48.7% | +25.9% |
| Tanga Region | +192.5% | +90.6% | +47.8% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Tanga, Tanzania Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga, Tanzania | 21.4 years | 21.7 years | 21 years |
| Tanga Region | 18.1 years | 19 years | 17.2 years |
| Tanzania | 17.7 years | 18.2 years | 17.1 years |
Tanga, Tanzania Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 17,965 | 17,707 | 35,672 |
| 5-9 | 17,870 | 18,011 | 35,882 |
| 10-14 | 17,884 | 19,075 | 36,959 |
| 15-19 | 16,601 | 18,852 | 35,453 |
| 20-24 | 14,160 | 17,195 | 31,356 |
| 25-29 | 11,662 | 15,278 | 26,940 |
| 30-34 | 10,560 | 12,808 | 23,368 |
| 35-39 | 9,014 | 10,313 | 19,328 |
| 40-44 | 7,624 | 7,861 | 15,486 |
| 45-49 | 5,553 | 8,078 | 13,631 |
| 50-54 | 5,372 | 4,219 | 9,591 |
| 55-59 | 3,640 | 2,730 | 6,371 |
| 60-64 | 3,504 | 2,488 | 5,992 |
| 65-69 | 1,849 | 1,568 | 3,417 |
| 70-74 | 1,817 | 1,657 | 3,474 |
| 75-79 | 1,016 | 806 | 1,823 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tanga, Tanzania Population Density
Population Density: 568.5 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga, Tanzania | 304,735 | 536 km² | 568.5 / km² |
| Tanga Region | 2.4 million | 27,889.3 km² | 85.3 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Tanga, Tanzania Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Tanga, Tanzania Central: 54.7%
Ngamiani: 23.4%
Raskazone: 10.2%
Bombo: 9.5%
Other: 2.2%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tanga, Tanzania Area Code 27: 33%
Area Code 71: 24.8%
Area Code 78: 14.7%
Area Code 65: 7.3%
Area Code 76: 7.3%
Other: 12.8%
Business distribution by price for Tanga, Tanzania
Moderate: 41.2%
Inexpensive: 32.4%
Expensive: 23.5%
Very Expensive: 2.9%
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
Tanga, Tanzania CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga, Tanzania | 82,297 tn | 0.27 tn | 153.5 tons/km² |
| Tanga Region | 648,127 tn | 0.27 tn | 23.2 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 tons/km² |
Tanga, Tanzania CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 82,297 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 153.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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.
3. 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
Tanga, Tanzania
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