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Timgad Facts
| Area | 221.6 km² |
| Population | 1,308 |
| Male Population | 673 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 635 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -99.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -85.0% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 24.7, Female: 24.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.49281, 6.46999 |
| Postal Codes | 05023 |
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Timgad Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,843 | 29,938 | 8,739 | 1,224 | 1,308 |
| Population Density | 590.4 / km² | 135.1 / km² | 39.4 / km² | 5.5 / km² | 5.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Timgad Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 86% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timgad | -99.1% | -95.9% | -86% |
| Batna Province | +87.3% | +47.7% | +28.3% |
| Algeria | +137.8% | +53.3% | +27.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Timgad Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timgad | 24.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
| Batna Province | 23.8 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Algeria | 25.1 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Timgad Population Density
Population Density: 5.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timgad | 1,308 | 221.6 km² | 5.9 / km² |
| Batna Province | 1.3 million | 12,055.3 km² | 108 / km² |
| Algeria | 39.5 million | 2,312,254.9 km² | 17.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Timgad Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Timgad CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timgad | 2,576 tn | 1.97 tn | 11.6 tons/km² |
| Batna Province | 2,552,843 tn | 1.96 tn | 211.8 tons/km² |
| Algeria | 69,721,458 tn | 1.77 tn | 30.2 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
Timgad CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,576 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.97 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15/17 | 2:50 PM | 4.7 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | 10km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/17 | 6:48 PM | 4.3 | 77.5 km | 10,400 m | 28km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/16 | 12:08 PM | 4.9 | 83.9 km | 10,240 m | 20km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/16 | 7:42 AM | 5.2 | 85.5 km | 26,410 m | 26km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/15 | 5:04 PM | 4.2 | 74.4 km | 21,060 m | 3km E of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/15 | 10:55 PM | 4.8 | 74.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km E of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/15 | 11:31 PM | 4.2 | 71.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/15 | 9:14 PM | 4.4 | 78.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km N of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/15 | 10:50 PM | 4 | 77.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/15 | 11:22 AM | 4.6 | 73.4 km | 10,000 m | 7km NE of Ras el Aioun, Algeria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Timgad
Timgad (called Thamugas or Thamugadi in old Berber) was a Roman colonial town in the Aurès Mountains of Algeria, founded by the Emperor Trajan around AD 100. The full name of the town was Colonia Marciana Ulpia Traiana Thamugadi. Trajan commemorated ..
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