Categories in Shekhanya
Shekhanya Facts
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population | 430 |
| Male Population | 218 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 212 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1492.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.0% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 21.9, Female: 22.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.84851, 35.24682 |
| Postal Codes | 20183 |
Map of Shekhanya
Interactive Map
Shekhanya Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27 | 154 | 259 | 388 | 430 |
| Population Density | 54 / km² | 308 / km² | 518 / km² | 776 / km² | 860 / km² |
Shekhanya Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekhanya | +1337% | +151.9% | +49.8% |
| Northern District (Israel) | +142.6% | +78.8% | +33.6% |
| Israel | +141.5% | +78.8% | +33.8% |
Shekhanya Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekhanya | 22.2 yrs | 22.5 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Northern District (Israel) | 26.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Shekhanya Population Density
Population Density: 860 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekhanya | 430 | 0.5 km² | 860 / km² |
| Northern District (Israel) | 1.4 million | 4,641.2 km² | 304 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Shekhanya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 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 Shekhanya
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Shekhanya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekhanya | 4,321 tn | 10.05 tn | 8,641.7 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,321 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,641.7 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.
- 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 | 96.8 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 19.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 19.1 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 83 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 30.4 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/11 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 79.3 km | 31,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 51.5 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/08 | 6:05 AM | 3.2 | 68.9 km | 10,000 m | eastern Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 70.3 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 51.9 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Shekhanya
Shekhanya (Hebrew: שְׁכַנְיָה) is a communal settlement in northern Israel. It is named after a priest family from the Bible (2 Chronicles 24:11). Located in the Galilee between Karmiel and Shefa-'Amr, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Region..
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