Categories in Gulu
Car rentalCar repairCar WashGas StationMotorcycle repairAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleFarmingFish FarmManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoPoultry FarmWholesalersClothing storesLaundry ServiceInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterAssemblies of God ChurchAssociation or OrganizationBaptist ChurchCatholic ChurchCharitiesChurchesCommunity CenterDistribution ServiceForestry ServiceGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchReligionReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationWater purification companyComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreInformation servicesPhone Repair ServiceSoftware CompanyCivil engineeringConstructionConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectrical EngineerElectrical Installation Service
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gulu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 165 |
| Other accommodation | 99 |
| Hotels and motels | 91 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Other membership organizations | 72 |
| Churches | 71 |
| Shopping | 67 |
| Corporate management | 63 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 52 |
| Hospitals | 50 |
| Public administration | 48 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 46 |
| Shopping other | 39 |
| Electronics stores | 36 |
Gulu Facts
| Area | 44.6 km² |
| Population | 169,911 |
| Male Population | 82,549 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 87,362 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +331.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.7% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,647 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 471 |
| Neighborhoods | Airport Village |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.77457, 32.29899 |
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Gulu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,393 | 71,951 | 101,947 | 171,215 | 169,911 | 200,523 | 250,613 |
| Population Density | 882.8 / km² | 1,612.3 / km² | 2,284.5 / km² | 3,836.8 / km² | 3,807.5 / km² | 4,493.5 / km² | 5,616 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGulu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 66.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu | +331.3% | +136.1% | +66.7% |
| Uganda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gulu Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gulu Population Density
Population Density: 3,808 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu | 169,911 | 44.6 km² | 3,808 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gulu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gulu
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
Gulu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,206 | $2,629 | $4,297 | $4,985 | $5,034 | $5,448 | $5,617 | $5,647 |
| Total GDP | $73.4M | $122.8M | $289.2M | $432.7M | $497.3M | $604M | $663.1M | $709M |
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
Gulu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu | 53,240 tn | 0.31 tn | 1,193 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 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
Gulu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 53,240 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,193 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10/02 | 4:18 PM | 4 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/97 | 1:45 PM | 4.7 | 70.1 km | 33,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 3:17 AM | 4.8 | 93.7 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 2:50 AM | 4.7 | 95.4 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 2:44 AM | 4.6 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 1:45 AM | 4.7 | 84.8 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/97 | 4:41 PM | 4.8 | 82.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Albert region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/90 | 12:49 PM | 4.7 | 64.4 km | 10,000 m | Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gulu
Gulu is a city in Northern Uganda. It is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District. The coordinates of Gulu Municipality are: 2°46'54.0"N 32°17'57.0"E. The distance from Gulu to Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, is approxima..
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