Categories in Kilembe
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kilembe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Religion | 23 |
| Education | 6 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 5 |
Kilembe Facts
| Area | 62.8 km² |
| Population | 17,894 |
| Male Population | 8,709 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 9,185 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +290.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +104.9% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,983 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.19835, 30.01302 |
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Kilembe Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,583 | 7,058 | 8,732 | 13,732 | 17,894 | 19,681 | 21,418 |
| Population Density | 73 / km² | 112.5 / km² | 139.2 / km² | 218.8 / km² | 285.2 / km² | 313.6 / km² | 341.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKilembe Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 104.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilembe | +290.4% | +153.5% | +104.9% |
| Uganda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kilembe Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilembe | 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)
Kilembe Population Density
Population Density: 285 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilembe | 17,894 | 62.8 km² | 285 / 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
Kilembe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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.
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
Kilembe Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $638 | $738 | $1,240 | $1,398 | $1,971 | $2,012 | $2,098 | $1,983 |
| Total GDP | $1.2M | $1.6M | $3.8M | $4.8M | $7.6M | $9.6M | $13M | $12.6M |
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
Kilembe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilembe | 4,691 tn | 0.26 tn | 74.8 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
Kilembe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,691 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 74.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/19 | 4:58 PM | 4.6 | 21.6 km | 10,000 m | 16km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/19 | 5:38 PM | 3.9 | 40.3 km | 10,000 m | 39km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/18 | 6:36 PM | 4.3 | 65.5 km | 12,750 m | 27km SE of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 11:52 PM | 4.5 | 48.4 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 5:52 AM | 3.8 | 100 km | 10,000 m | 41km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/17 | 7:02 AM | 5.3 | 52.9 km | 10,000 m | 40km WNW of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/17 | 8:17 AM | 4.5 | 43.3 km | 15,080 m | 35km WNW of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/15 | 9:38 AM | 4.7 | 51.1 km | 10,000 m | 47km WNW of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/15 | 12:32 PM | 4.5 | 44.6 km | 18,360 m | 24km ESE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/15 | 8:35 AM | 4.4 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | 48km W of Rubirizi, Uganda | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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