Holit Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 223 |
| Male Population | 112 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 111 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +346.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.2% |
| Median Age | 26.6 years (Male: 26.1, Female: 27.2) |
| Area Codes | 8 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.22963, 34.32592 |
| Postal Codes | 85458 |
Map of Holit
Interactive Map
Holit Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50 | 47 | 170 | 206 | 223 |
| Population Density | 88.9 / km² | 83.6 / km² | 302.2 / km² | 366.2 / km² | 396.4 / km² |
Holit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holit | +312% | +338.3% | +21.2% |
| Southern District (Israel) | +134.7% | +73.8% | +31% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Holit Median Age
Median Age: 26.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holit | 26.6 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Southern District (Israel) | 27.7 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Holit Population Density
Population Density: 396 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holit | 223 | 0.563 km² | 396 / km² |
| Southern District (Israel) | 1.1 million | 14,450.3 km² | 78 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Holit 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Holit CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holit | 2,333 tn | 10.46 tn | 4,147.9 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,333 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,147.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 91 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/93 | 11:16 PM | 4.1 | 90.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/92 | 3:46 AM | 3.7 | 100 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/90 | 12:10 PM | 3.9 | 86 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Holit
Holit (Hebrew: חוֹלִית, lit. Dune) is a kibbutz in the Hevel Shalom region of south-west Israel. Located near Nir Yitzhak, the kibbutz is under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. It has a population of around 120 people.
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