Businesses in Beit Shemesh
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 27.4%
Professional Services: 11%
Religion: 9.5%
Food: 6.5%
Medical: 6.4%
Industry: 5.5%
Education: 5.3%
Restaurants: 5.2%
Other: 23.1%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 27 | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| Beauty & Spas | 25 | 4.5 | 0.6 |
| Community & Government | 27 | 3.1 | 0.6 |
| Education | 93 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| Entertainment | 20 | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| Financial Services | 40 | 3.3 | 0.9 |
| Food | 87 | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| Home Services | 72 | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Real estate | 21 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Hotels & Travel | 31 | 4.0 | 0.7 |
| Industry | 75 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| Local Services | 21 | 4.5 | 0.5 |
| Medical | 113 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Health and medical | 69 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Professional Services | 100 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Research, development and testing services | 46 | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| Religion | 143 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Synagogues | 69 | 4.6 | 1.6 |
| Restaurants | 97 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Shopping | 515 | 4.1 | 11.6 |
| Clothing stores | 34 | 4.3 | 0.8 |
| Department stores | 18 | 4.0 | 0.4 |
| Electronics stores | 20 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Household appliances and goods | 29 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 22 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Sports & Activities | 34 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| Area of Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District | 34.3 km² |
| Population | 44,459 |
| Male Population | 22,229 (50%) |
| Female Population | 22,230 (50%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +224.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +33.3% |
| Median Age | 19.4 |
| Male Median Age | 18.8 |
| Female Median Age | 20 |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Neighborhoods | Ramat Beit Shemesh |
| Local Time | Wednesday 10:57 AM |
| Timezone | Israel Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.73072° / 34.99293° |
| Postal Codes | 99100, 99101, 99103, 99104, 99106, More |
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District - Map
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,693 | 20,224 | 33,350 | 44,459 |
| Population Density | 399.7 / km² | 590.3 / km² | 973.5 / km² | 1,297 / km² |
Beit Shemesh Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 33.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District | +224.7% | +119.8% | +33.3% |
| Jerusalem | +186.6% | +93.3% | +39.1% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District | 19.4 years | 20 years | 18.8 years |
| Jerusalem | 23.3 years | 24.1 years | 22.5 years |
| Israel | 29.6 years | 30.6 years | 28.5 years |
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,898 | 3,664 | 7,563 |
| 5-9 | 3,586 | 3,331 | 6,918 |
| 10-14 | 2,539 | 2,487 | 5,027 |
| 15-19 | 1,448 | 1,621 | 3,069 |
| 20-24 | 1,381 | 1,488 | 2,869 |
| 25-29 | 1,448 | 1,555 | 3,003 |
| 30-34 | 1,537 | 1,599 | 3,136 |
| 35-39 | 1,359 | 1,421 | 2,780 |
| 40-44 | 1,203 | 1,088 | 2,291 |
| 45-49 | 958 | 955 | 1,913 |
| 50-54 | 869 | 755 | 1,624 |
| 55-59 | 646 | 600 | 1,246 |
| 60-64 | 423 | 466 | 890 |
| 65-69 | 312 | 355 | 668 |
| 70-74 | 267 | 311 | 579 |
| 75-79 | 178 | 244 | 423 |
| 80-84 | 111 | 155 | 267 |
| 85 Plus | 67 | 133 | 201 |
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District Population Density
Population Density: 1,297 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District | 44,459 | 34.3 km² | 1,297 / km² |
| Jerusalem | 1.3 million | 652.3 km² | 2,002 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374.2 / km² |
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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 Beit Shemesh Area Code 2: 63.6%
Area Code 52: 9.5%
Area Code 50: 8.6%
Area Code 54: 8.5%
Other: 9.7%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District | 439,586 t | 9.89 t | 12,831 t/km² |
| Jerusalem | 10,639,475 t | 8.15 t | 16,311 t/km² |
| Israel | 81,985,470 t | 9.92 t | 3,713 t/km² |
Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 439,586 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.89 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,831 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/15 | 7:39 PM | 4.2 | 59.1 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/07 | 11:38 PM | 4 | 52.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 2:19 PM | 4.4 | 15.2 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 3:21 PM | 3.2 | 56.9 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 1:18 AM | 4.6 | 53.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 2:14 PM | 4.5 | 81.9 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 2:12 PM | 4 | 92.3 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/06 | 6:57 PM | 3.1 | 61.3 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 1:22 AM | 4 | 55.4 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/06 | 9:58 PM | 4.5 | 56.9 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
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Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem District
Beit Shemesh (Hebrew: בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ,; Arabic: بيت شيمش; Latin: Bethsames, Beth Shamesh or Bethshamesh in English translations of the Hebrew Bible) is a city located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Jerusalem in Israel's Jerusalem District.. Beit Shemesh Wikipedia Page
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