Categories in Al-Salt
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationGeneral Auto Parts & AccessoriesNew car dealersBuilding Materials SupplierCleaning Products SupplierCommercial PrinterFarmingIndustrial Equipment SupplierPharmaceutical CompanyWholesalersClothing storesDry CleanerJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceSewing ShopShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCity or Town HallCommunity CenterDesalination PlantGovernment OfficeGroup HomeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationShrineSoup KitchenWater Treatment PlantYouth CenterElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding Materials StoreCarpenterConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectricianHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducation
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Al-Salt
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 466 |
| Restaurants | 210 |
| Shopping | 195 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 182 |
| Cafes | 134 |
| Education | 116 |
| Mosques | 106 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 75 |
| Travel and transportation | 72 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 66 |
Al-Salt Facts
| Area | 385.1 km² |
| Population | 208,244 |
| Male Population | 107,048 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 101,196 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +440.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +120.5% |
| Median Age | 20.5 years (Male: 20.7, Female: 20.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,908 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Hay Al-Maydan, Hay Al-Jada, Hay Al-Qala, Badr AjJadidah, Hay Al-Manshiyya |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 32.03917, 35.72722 |
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Al-Salt Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,513 | 65,406 | 94,452 | 153,391 | 208,244 | 211,412 | 218,784 |
| Population Density | 100 / km² | 169.8 / km² | 245.3 / km² | 398.3 / km² | 540.7 / km² | 548.9 / km² | 568.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAl-Salt Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 120.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Salt | +440.7% | +218.4% | +120.5% |
| Balqa Governorate | — | — | — |
| Jordan | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Al-Salt Median Age
Median Age: 20.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Salt | 20.5 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 20.7 yrs |
| Balqa Governorate | 20.9 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Al-Salt Population Density
Population Density: 541 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Salt | 208,244 | 385.1 km² | 541 / km² |
| Balqa Governorate | 691,262 | 1,140.4 km² | 606 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Al-Salt Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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.
Neighborhoods in Al-Salt
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Al-Salt
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Al-Salt
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Al-Salt
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
Al-Salt Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,011 | $8,087 | $8,376 | $9,858 | $10,513 | $9,166 | $8,502 | $8,908 |
| Total GDP | $803.3M | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.9B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.9B | $2.9B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Al-Salt CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Salt | 773,470 tn | 3.71 tn | 2,008.4 tons/km² |
| Balqa Governorate | 2,558,544 tn | 3.7 tn | 2,243.6 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 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
Al-Salt CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 773,470 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,008.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 88.2 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 87.2 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 75 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 91.9 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 44.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 77 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 41.9 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 42.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 28 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 24.4 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Al-Salt
Salt (Arabic: السلط Al-Salt — pronounced Es-Sult or Es-Salt) is an ancient agricultural town and administrative centre in west-central Jordan. It is on the old main highway leading from Amman to Jerusalem. Situated in the Balqa highland, about 790–1..
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