Categories in Jinja, Uganda
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jinja, Uganda
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 159 |
| Other membership organizations | 117 |
| Other accommodation | 115 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Religion | 91 |
| Hotels and motels | 80 |
| Shopping | 75 |
| Corporate management | 69 |
| Churches | 65 |
| Hospitals | 61 |
| Public administration | 55 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 52 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 48 |
| Electronics stores | 46 |
Jinja, Uganda Facts
| Area | 51.9 km² |
| Population | 90,017 |
| Male Population | 45,120 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 44,897 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +155.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.4% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Area Codes | 33, 43 |
| Neighborhoods | Jinja, Baitambogwe, Budumbuli East |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.43902, 33.20317 |
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Jinja, Uganda Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,232 | 50,103 | 61,470 | 82,509 | 90,017 |
| Population Density | 678.4 / km² | 964.7 / km² | 1,183.5 / km² | 1,588.6 / km² | 1,733.2 / km² |
Jinja, Uganda Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 34.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinja, Uganda | +134.2% | +64.7% | +34.2% |
| Uganda | +261.4% | +125% | +64.6% |
Jinja, Uganda Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinja, Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Uganda | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
Jinja, Uganda Population Density
Population Density: 1,733 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinja, Uganda | 90,017 | 51.9 km² | 1,733 / km² |
| Uganda | 39.1 million | 241,384.6 km² | 162 / km² |
Jinja, Uganda Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
- 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 Jinja, Uganda
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jinja, Uganda CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinja, Uganda | 23,415 tn | 0.26 tn | 450.8 tons/km² |
| Uganda | 8,899,308 tn | 0.23 tn | 36.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,415 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 450.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/10 | 10:10 PM | 4.5 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/90 | 2:34 AM | 4.5 | 31.7 km | 33,000 m | Lake Victoria region, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja is a town in Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community.
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