Categories in Ashkelon
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ashkelon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 395 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 281 | — |
| Shopping | 243 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 215 | — |
| Corporate management | 205 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 172 | — |
| Car repair | 154 | — |
| Clothing stores | 145 | — |
| Education | 145 | — |
| Electronics stores | 131 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 108 | — |
Ashkelon Facts
| Area | 42.9 km² |
| Population | 121,542 |
| Male Population | 59,594 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 61,948 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +238.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +80.3% |
| Median Age | 32.7 years (Male: 31.2, Female: 34.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $48,578 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 8 |
| Neighborhoods | Migdal, Lev HaIr, Montefiore, Ramat Ben Gurion, Barne'a |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.66926, 34.57149 |
| Postal Codes | 78100, 78101, 78102, 78103, 78104, More |
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Ashkelon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,890 | 51,742 | 67,404 | 86,930 | 121,542 | 127,642 | 133,610 |
| Population Density | 835.9 / km² | 1,205.1 / km² | 1,569.8 / km² | 2,024.6 / km² | 2,830.7 / km² | 2,972.7 / km² | 3,111.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAshkelon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 80.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashkelon | +238.7% | +134.9% | +80.3% |
| Southern District (Israel) | — | — | — |
| Israel | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ashkelon Median Age
Median Age: 32.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashkelon | 32.7 yrs | 34.2 yrs | 31.2 yrs |
| Southern District (Israel) | 27.7 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ashkelon Population Density
Population Density: 2,831 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashkelon | 121,542 | 42.9 km² | 2,831 / km² |
| Southern District (Israel) | 1.1 million | 14,450.3 km² | 78 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ashkelon 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.
Neighborhoods in Ashkelon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ashkelon
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ashkelon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ashkelon
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
Ashkelon Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,705 | $26,147 | $34,073 | $36,895 | $36,531 | $39,243 | $43,499 | $48,578 |
| Total GDP | $209.4M | $247.6M | $346.5M | $470M | $588.6M | $751.1M | $912.7M | $1B |
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
Ashkelon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashkelon | 1,253,011 tn | 10.31 tn | 29,182.2 tons/km² |
| Southern District (Israel) | 11,654,295 tn | 10.35 tn | 806.5 tons/km² |
| Israel | 81,985,471 tn | 9.92 tn | 3,713.4 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
Ashkelon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,253,011 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,182.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 91.2 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/11 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 99.9 km | 31,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 40.8 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 96.6 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 93.5 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 97.1 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 93.5 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 95.2 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/05 | 4:05 AM | 4.4 | 89.3 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ashkelon
Ashkelon /æʃkɛloʊn/ also Ashqelon and Ascalon; (Hebrew: אַשְׁקְלוֹן [aʃkelon] (audio) ; Arabic: عسقلان ʿAsqalān ; Latin: Ascalonia ; Akkadian: Isqalluna ; Ancient Greek: Ἀσκάλων, Askalon) is a coastal city in the Southern District of Israel on the ..
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