Categories in Otzem
Otzem Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 1,456 |
| Male Population | 719 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 737 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +99.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.5% |
| Median Age | 29.7 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 30.9) |
| Area Codes | 8 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.65397, 34.70452 |
Map of Otzem
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Otzem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 729 | 962 | 1,099 | 1,315 | 1,456 |
| Population Density | 555.4 / km² | 733 / km² | 837.3 / km² | 1,001.9 / km² | 1,109.3 / km² |
Otzem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otzem | +80.4% | +36.7% | +19.7% |
| Southern District (Israel) | +134.7% | +73.8% | +31% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Otzem Median Age
Median Age: 29.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otzem | 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 |
Otzem Population Density
Population Density: 1,109 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otzem | 1,456 | 1.313 km² | 1,109 / km² |
| Southern District (Israel) | 1.1 million | 14,450.3 km² | 78 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Otzem 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Otzem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Otzem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otzem | 15,234 tn | 10.46 tn | 11,606.8 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) | 15,234 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,606.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 78.8 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 79.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 31.9 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 84 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 80.9 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 93.8 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 87.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 83.1 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 84.7 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/05 | 4:05 AM | 4.4 | 77.1 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Otzem
Otzem (Hebrew: עֹצֶם) is a moshav in southern Israel in Hevel Lakhish. It is part of the Lakhish Regional Council. The moshav was founded in 1955 by Jewish immigrants from Morocco as part of the effort to settle the region. The name, which means "int..
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