Categories in Choma
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationAgricultural wholesaleFarmingClothing storesApostolic ChurchChurchesGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSocial Services OrganizationElectronics StoreHardware storeHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducation CenterPrimary SchoolBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksFinancial InstitutionHospitalsMedical clinicBarbersBack OfficeBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallPlaygroundBed and breakfastsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgeLodgingTransportation ServiceUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Choma
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 49 |
| Churches | 39 |
| Other accommodation | 32 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Shopping | 24 |
| Public administration | 20 |
| Hotels and motels | 16 |
| Hardware store | 14 |
| Electronics stores | 13 |
| Apartments | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
| Corporate management | 11 |
| Travel and transportation | 10 |
| Clothing stores | 10 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 10 |
| Banks | 9 |
Choma Facts
| Area | 4352.6 km² |
| Population | 257,124 |
| Male Population | 125,585 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 131,539 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +235.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +73.1% |
| Median Age | 15.8 years (Male: 15.4, Female: 16.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -16.80648, 26.95305 |
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Choma Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,659 | 119,186 | 148,505 | 225,295 | 257,124 |
| Population Density | 17.6 / km² | 27.4 / km² | 34.1 / km² | 51.8 / km² | 59.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Choma Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 51.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choma | +193.9% | +89% | +51.7% |
| Southern Province, Zambia | +247.8% | +88.5% | +45.5% |
| Zambia | +225.7% | +99.2% | +53.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Choma Median Age
Median Age: 15.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choma | 15.8 yrs | 16.2 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Southern Province, Zambia | 16.1 yrs | 16.4 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Choma Population Density
Population Density: 59.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choma | 257,124 | 4,352.6 km² | 59.1 / km² |
| Southern Province, Zambia | 1.9 million | 85,355.5 km² | 22.1 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Choma 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Choma
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Choma
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
Choma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choma | 103,486 tn | 0.4 tn | 23.8 tons/km² |
| Southern Province, Zambia | 760,394 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.9 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 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
Choma CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 103,486 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/12 | 4:49 AM | 4.5 | 74.2 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/10 | 6:24 PM | 4.3 | 99.9 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/09 | 8:39 PM | 4.1 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/92 | 8:30 AM | 3.3 | 83.3 km | 33,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Choma
Choma is a market town and capital of the Southern Province of Zambia, lying on the main road and railway from Lusaka to Livingstone. It is home to a small museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Tonga people of southern Zambia. The populati..
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