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Shekef Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 894 |
| Male Population | 442 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 452 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +441.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.2% |
| Median Age | 29.7 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 30.9) |
| Area Codes | 8 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.51619, 34.93760 |
| Postal Codes | 79380 |
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Shekef Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 165 | 270 | 565 | 797 | 894 |
| Population Density | 220 / km² | 360 / km² | 753.3 / km² | 1,062.7 / km² | 1,192 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shekef Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 41.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekef | +383% | +195.2% | +41.1% |
| 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
Shekef Median Age
Median Age: 29.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekef | 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)
Shekef Population Density
Population Density: 1,192 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekef | 894 | 0.75 km² | 1,192 / 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
Shekef Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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 Shekef
Shekef CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekef | 9,156 tn | 10.24 tn | 12,207.9 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 |
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
Shekef CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,156 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,207.9 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.
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 | 53 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 60 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 38.1 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 64.5 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 61.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 67.1 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 78.6 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 83 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 75.3 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 76.5 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shekef
Shekef (Hebrew: שֶׁקֶף) is a moshav in south-central Israel southeast of Kiryat Gat and west of Hebron and falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. It was founded by the Herut movement with Betar and assistance from the Jewish Agency..
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