Categories in Masaka
Car repairGas StationAgricultural ProductionFarmingPoultry FarmWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchCharitiesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationSpiritist CenterCell phone accessory storeComputer Repair ServiceComputer ServiceElectronics Accessories WholesalerElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopPhone Repair ServiceSoftware CompanyCivil engineeringConstructionConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolUniversityArt galleriesArtistArt StudioEntertainment agencies
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Masaka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 117 |
| Public administration | 63 |
| Shopping | 59 |
| Other accommodation | 55 |
| Other membership organizations | 52 |
| Hospitals | 47 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Churches | 43 |
| Electronics stores | 42 |
| Hotels and motels | 32 |
| Religion | 30 |
| Gas station | 27 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 25 |
| Corporate management | 23 |
Masaka Facts
| Area | 38.2 km² |
| Population | 127,757 |
| Male Population | 60,269 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 67,488 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +193.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.9% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,375 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 481 |
| Neighborhoods | masaka |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.33379, 31.73409 |
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Masaka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,547 | 65,836 | 86,998 | 126,708 | 127,757 | 139,824 | 150,624 |
| Population Density | 1,140.3 / km² | 1,724 / km² | 2,278.2 / km² | 3,318 / km² | 3,345.5 / km² | 3,661.5 / km² | 3,944.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMasaka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 46.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaka | +193.4% | +94.1% | +46.9% |
| Uganda | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Masaka Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaka | 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)
Masaka Population Density
Population Density: 3,346 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaka | 127,757 | 38.2 km² | 3,346 / 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
Masaka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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 Masaka
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
Masaka Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,256 | $1,368 | $1,398 | $1,374 | $1,625 | $1,329 | $1,479 | $1,375 |
| Total GDP | $27M | $34.3M | $39.5M | $40.2M | $48.8M | $41.1M | $48.2M | $45.8M |
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
Masaka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaka | 38,965 tn | 0.3 tn | 1,020.4 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
Masaka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,965 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,020.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/17 | 10:28 PM | 4.3 | 92.4 km | 10,120 m | 22km E of Nsunga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/16 | 12:27 PM | 5.9 | 78.7 km | 40,000 m | 27km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Masaka
Masaka is a town in Central Uganda, lying west of Lake Victoria. It is the chief town of Masaka District. Besides being the headquarters of Masaka District, the town is the regional headquarters and largest metropolitan area in the districts of Lyant..
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