Shoubak Facts
| Area | 367.8 km² |
| Population | 17,819 |
| Male Population | 9,316 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 8,503 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +267.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.2% |
| Median Age | 19.5 years (Male: 19.8, Female: 19.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 30.52143, 35.57326 |
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Shoubak Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,852 | 7,729 | 10,531 | 15,752 | 17,819 |
| Population Density | 13.2 / km² | 21 / km² | 28.6 / km² | 42.8 / km² | 48.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shoubak Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoubak | +224.6% | +103.8% | +49.6% |
| Ma'an Governorate | +242% | +104% | +49.6% |
| Jordan | +283.5% | +126% | +59.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shoubak Median Age
Median Age: 19.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoubak | 19.5 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Ma'an Governorate | 19.6 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shoubak Population Density
Population Density: 48.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoubak | 17,819 | 367.8 km² | 48.5 / km² |
| Ma'an Governorate | 134,062 | 32,891 km² | 4.1 / 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
Shoubak Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
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
Shoubak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoubak | 65,336 tn | 3.67 tn | 177.7 tons/km² |
| Ma'an Governorate | 493,926 tn | 3.68 tn | 15 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
Shoubak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,336 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 177.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.1) |
* 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 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 | 97.5 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/14 | 7:27 AM | 4.1 | 26.7 km | 20,000 m | 24km NW of Petra, Jordan | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 66.1 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 60.3 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/04 | 11:49 PM | 4.3 | 94.1 km | 12,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/99 | 3:39 PM | 4.3 | 43.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/95 | 9:12 AM | 3 | 99.3 km | 10,000 m | Jordan-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/94 | 9:53 AM | 3.4 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | Jordan-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/93 | 11:16 PM | 4.1 | 84.1 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/92 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 35.1 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shoubak
Shoubak (Arabic: الشوبك) is a municipality that lies at the northwestern edge of the Ma'an Governorate in Jordan. It has a population of 12,500. At one of the highest elevations above sea level in Jordan, this municipality is famous for apple and fr..
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