Categories in Afula
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Afula
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 202 |
| Shopping | 148 |
| Lawyers legal | 107 |
| Car repair | 93 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 93 |
| Corporate management | 93 |
| Beauty salons | 90 |
| Electronics stores | 86 |
| Clothing stores | 79 |
| Education | 72 |
| Real estate | 71 |
| Health and medical | 61 |
| Shopping other | 61 |
Afula Facts
| Area | 11.2 km² |
| Population | 19,124 |
| Male Population | 9,428 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 9,696 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +107.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.6% |
| Median Age | 31.6 years (Male: 30.4, Female: 32.7) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Giv'at HaMore, Afula Hatse'ira, Absorption Center |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.60907, 35.28920 |
| Postal Codes | 18105, 18106, 18110, 18111, 18120, More |
Map of Afula
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Afula Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,239 | 11,641 | 14,100 | 17,083 | 19,124 |
| Population Density | 825.8 / km² | 1,040.5 / km² | 1,260.3 / km² | 1,527 / km² | 1,709.4 / km² |
Afula Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 21.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afula | +84.9% | +46.7% | +21.2% |
| Northern District (Israel) | +142.6% | +78.8% | +33.6% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Afula Median Age
Median Age: 31.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afula | 31.6 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Northern District (Israel) | 26.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Afula Population Density
Population Density: 1,709 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afula | 19,124 | 11.2 km² | 1,709 / km² |
| Northern District (Israel) | 1.4 million | 4,641.2 km² | 304 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Afula Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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 Afula
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Afula
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Afula CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afula | 190,517 tn | 9.96 tn | 17,029.4 tons/km² |
| Northern District (Israel) | 11,734,870 tn | 8.32 tn | 2,528.4 tons/km² |
| Israel | 81,985,471 tn | 9.92 tn | 3,713.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 190,517 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,029.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 25.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 24 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 38.1 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/11 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 77.1 km | 31,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 77.4 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/08 | 6:05 AM | 3.2 | 84.7 km | 10,000 m | eastern Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 93.9 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 76.7 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/08 | 5:28 AM | 4 | 80.3 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 4:40 PM | 4 | 81 km | 5,400 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Afula
Afula (Hebrew: עֲפוּלָה, Arabic: العفولة) is a city in the North District of Israel, often known as the "Capital of the Valley" due to its strategic location in the Jezreel Valley. In 2014 the city had a population of 43,832.
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