Ben Ami Facts
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population | 1,301 |
| Male Population | 646 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 655 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +442.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +75.3% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 31.2, Female: 33) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.00697, 35.12562 |
| Postal Codes | 22809 |
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Ben Ami Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 240 | 309 | 742 | 1,225 | 1,301 |
| Population Density | 202.1 / km² | 260.2 / km² | 624.8 / km² | 1,031.6 / km² | 1,095.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ben Ami Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 65.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Ami | +410.4% | +296.4% | +65.1% |
| Northern District (Israel) | +142.6% | +78.8% | +33.6% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ben Ami Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Ami | 32.1 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.2 yrs |
| Northern District (Israel) | 26.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ben Ami Population Density
Population Density: 1,096 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Ami | 1,301 | 1.188 km² | 1,096 / km² |
| Northern District (Israel) | 1.4 million | 4,641.2 km² | 304 / 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
Ben Ami Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 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
Ben Ami CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Ami | 13,125 tn | 10.09 tn | 11,052.2 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 |
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
Ben Ami CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,125 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,052.2 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/18 | 5:42 PM | 3.8 | 76.7 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 37.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 38 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 89.1 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 69.1 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 44.9 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/11 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 78.5 km | 31,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 39 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/08 | 6:05 AM | 3.2 | 54 km | 10,000 m | eastern Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 61.5 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ben Ami
Ben Ami (Hebrew: בֶּן עַמִּי) is an agricultural settlement in the Northern District of Israel. Located next to Nahariya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Asher Regional Council. In 2014 its population was 735.
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