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Lakhish Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 1,886 |
| Male Population | 932 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 954 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +180.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +49.6% |
| Median Age | 29.7 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 30.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.56129, 34.84313 |
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Lakhish Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 672 | 896 | 1,261 | 1,682 | 1,886 |
| Population Density | 430.1 / km² | 573.4 / km² | 807 / km² | 1,076.5 / km² | 1,207 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lakhish Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 33.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakhish | +150.3% | +87.7% | +33.4% |
| Southern District (Israel) | +134.7% | +73.8% | +31% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lakhish Median Age
Median Age: 29.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakhish | 29.7 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 28.8 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)
Lakhish Population Density
Population Density: 1,207 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakhish | 1,886 | 1.563 km² | 1,207 / 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
Lakhish 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lakhish
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lakhish
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
Lakhish CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakhish | 19,733 tn | 10.46 tn | 12,629.1 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
Lakhish CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,733 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,629.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.3) |
* 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 | 63 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 67.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 34.4 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 72.1 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 69.1 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 77.1 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 88.8 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 84.8 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 78.2 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 79.6 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tel Lachish
Tel Lachish (Hebrew: תל לכיש; Greek: Λαχις; Latin: Tel Lachis), also Tell ed-Duweir, is the site of an ancient Near East city, now an archaeological site and an Israeli national park. Lachish is located in the Shephelah region of Israel between Moun..
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