Categories in Jerash
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jerash
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 367 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 200 |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Shopping | 161 |
| Mosques | 149 |
| Education | 144 |
| Cafes | 115 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 103 |
Jerash Facts
| Area | 165.1 km² |
| Population | 132,932 |
| Male Population | 68,400 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 64,532 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +262.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +77.2% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 18.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Iskan Jarash, Jabal al 'Atmat, Jarash Crafthand Market |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 32.28082, 35.89929 |
Map of Jerash
Interactive Map
Jerash Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,705 | 49,007 | 75,035 | 117,242 | 132,932 |
| Population Density | 222.4 / km² | 296.9 / km² | 454.6 / km² | 710.3 / km² | 805.3 / km² |
Jerash Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 56.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerash | +219.4% | +139.2% | +56.2% |
| Jerash Governorate | +276.1% | +155.2% | +64.1% |
| Jordan | +283.5% | +126% | +59.2% |
Jerash Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerash | 18.7 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Jerash Governorate | 19.2 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Jerash Population Density
Population Density: 805 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerash | 132,932 | 165.1 km² | 805 / km² |
| Jerash Governorate | 191,063 | 410 km² | 466 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Jerash Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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 Jerash
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jerash
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jerash CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerash | 490,180 tn | 3.69 tn | 2,969.7 tons/km² |
| Jerash Governorate | 706,071 tn | 3.7 tn | 1,722.1 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 490,180 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,969.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.6) |
* 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 | 71.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 70.9 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 70.9 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 72.8 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 73.8 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 45.9 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 49.8 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 48.2 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/05 | 4:05 AM | 4.4 | 66.9 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Jerash
, the Gerasa of Antiquity (Ancient Greek: Γέρασα, Hebrew: גַ'רַש), is the capital and largest city of Jerash Governorate (محافظة جرش), which is situated in the north of Jordan, 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of the capital Amman towards Syria. Jerash G..
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