Categories in Kariba, Zimbabwe
ChurchesHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksApartment BuildingHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexShoppingShopping MallHotelsHotels and motelsLodgeSelf-Catering AccommodationTour AgencyTransportation ServiceTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kariba, Zimbabwe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 32 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Travel agencies | 5 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 5 |
| Travel and transportation | 5 |
Kariba, Zimbabwe Facts
| Area | 6891.1 km² |
| Population | 91,480 |
| Male Population | 45,512 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 45,968 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +267.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.9% |
| Median Age | 19.1 years (Male: 19.2, Female: 19.1) |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -16.51667, 28.80000 |
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Kariba, Zimbabwe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,880 | 52,210 | 64,932 | 90,711 | 91,480 |
| Population Density | 3.6 / km² | 7.6 / km² | 9.4 / km² | 13.2 / km² | 13.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kariba, Zimbabwe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 39.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kariba, Zimbabwe | +264.6% | +73.7% | +39.7% |
| Mashonaland West Province | +240.6% | +80% | +41.1% |
| Zimbabwe | +153.4% | +49% | +24.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kariba, Zimbabwe Median Age
Median Age: 19.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kariba, Zimbabwe | 19.1 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
| Mashonaland West Province | 18.9 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 18.6 yrs |
| Zimbabwe | 18.6 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kariba, Zimbabwe Population Density
Population Density: 13.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kariba, Zimbabwe | 91,480 | 6,891.1 km² | 13.3 / km² |
| Mashonaland West Province | 1.8 million | 57,675.5 km² | 31.6 / km² |
| Zimbabwe | 15.7 million | 390,728 km² | 40.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kariba, Zimbabwe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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 Kariba, Zimbabwe
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
Kariba, Zimbabwe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kariba, Zimbabwe | 13,554 tn | 0.15 tn | 2 tons/km² |
| Mashonaland West Province | 269,722 tn | 0.15 tn | 4.7 tons/km² |
| Zimbabwe | 2,424,753 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.2 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
Kariba, Zimbabwe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,554 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| 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, 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/16 | 3:05 AM | 4.6 | 65 km | 10,000 m | 40km SE of Kafue, Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:41 AM | 4.2 | 24.1 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/07 | 3:11 PM | 4.5 | 52.8 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/01 | 5:05 PM | 4.8 | 48.4 km | 15,300 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/00 | 2:46 PM | 3.7 | 30.9 km | 10,000 m | Zimbabwe | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/92 | 8:30 AM | 4.3 | 39.7 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/87 | 6:02 PM | 4.4 | 48 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/87 | 6:13 AM | 3.5 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/86 | 2:27 AM | 3.3 | 39.3 km | 10,000 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/86 | 3:07 PM | 5.2 | 36.5 km | 17,100 m | Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kariba, Zimbabwe
Kariba is a town in Mashonaland West province, Zimbabwe, located close to the Kariba Dam at the north-western end of Lake Kariba, near the Zambian border. According to the 1992 Population Census, the town had a population of 20,736. in the Zambezi V..
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