Categories in Ar Ramtha
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ar Ramtha
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 254 |
| Shopping | 221 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 136 |
| Restaurants | 108 |
| Cafes | 96 |
| Education | 93 |
| Mosques | 86 |
| Clothing stores | 69 |
| Electronics stores | 61 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 51 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 44 |
Ar Ramtha Facts
| Area | 181.6 km² |
| Population | 162,603 |
| Male Population | 82,432 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 80,171 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1991.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +137.8% |
| Median Age | 20.1 years (Male: 20.1, Female: 20.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,027 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Al-Hay Al-Gharbi, Hay Al-Bashabsha, Al-Hay Ash-Sharqi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 32.55873, 36.00816 |
Map of Ar Ramtha
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Ar Ramtha Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,773 | 44,362 | 68,387 | 111,905 | 162,603 | 172,299 | 182,914 |
| Population Density | 42.8 / km² | 244.3 / km² | 376.5 / km² | 616.1 / km² | 895.3 / km² | 948.7 / km² | 1,007.1 / km² |
Ar Ramtha Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 137.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Ramtha | +1991.9% | +266.5% | +137.8% |
| Irbid Governorate | — | — | — |
| Jordan | — | — | — |
Ar Ramtha Median Age
Median Age: 20.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Ramtha | 20.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Irbid Governorate | 20.1 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Ar Ramtha Population Density
Population Density: 895 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Ramtha | 162,603 | 181.6 km² | 895 / km² |
| Irbid Governorate | 1.5 million | 1,798.7 km² | 818 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Ar Ramtha Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1960 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 Ar Ramtha
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ar Ramtha
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ar Ramtha Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,911 | $6,201 | $7,024 | $8,597 | $10,154 | $8,583 | $7,787 | $8,027 |
| Total GDP | $275.5M | $377.1M | $476M | $620.4M | $934.3M | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
Ar Ramtha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Ramtha | 617,280 tn | 3.8 tn | 3,398.6 tons/km² |
| Irbid Governorate | 5,565,796 tn | 3.78 tn | 3,094.3 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 617,280 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,398.6 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.
- 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 | 59.2 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 59.3 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 52.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 97.5 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/08 | 5:28 AM | 4 | 99.3 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 4:40 PM | 4 | 99.7 km | 5,400 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 3:43 PM | 3.9 | 99.6 km | 4,300 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 3:41 PM | 4.2 | 98.3 km | 0 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 12:58 PM | 4 | 93.2 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/08 | 6:25 PM | 3.6 | 96.5 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Ar Ramtha
Ar Ramtha, also known as Al-Ramtha (Arabic: الرمثا) is a city situated in the far northwest of Jordan. It covers 40 km, and has a population of 120,365 people.
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