Barghoun Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 173 |
| Male Population | 88 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 85 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.4% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.34278, 35.75750 |
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Barghoun Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90 | 101 | 115 | 166 | 173 |
| Population Density | 65.5 / km² | 73.5 / km² | 83.6 / km² | 120.7 / km² | 125.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barghoun Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 44.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barghoun | +84.4% | +64.4% | +44.3% |
| North Governorate | -9.8% | +22.7% | +30.3% |
| Lebanon | +128% | +116.8% | +81% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barghoun Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barghoun | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| North Governorate | 28.1 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Lebanon | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Barghoun Population Density
Population Density: 126 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barghoun | 173 | 1.375 km² | 126 / km² |
| North Governorate | 874,355 | 1,968.2 km² | 444 / km² |
| Lebanon | 5.8 million | 10,226.1 km² | 567 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barghoun Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Barghoun CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barghoun | 933 tn | 5.39 tn | 678.5 tons/km² |
| North Governorate | 4,568,101 tn | 5.22 tn | 2,321 tons/km² |
| Lebanon | 32,952,252 tn | 5.68 tn | 3,222.4 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
Barghoun CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 933 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 678.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 12:07 PM | 3.4 | 41.9 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/18 | 3:27 PM | 3.2 | 25.2 km | 10,000 m | 23km WNW of Tripoli, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 73.3 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 72.8 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 90.2 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 33.6 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/06 | 5:21 AM | 3.9 | 47 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/04 | 9:50 AM | 3.5 | 94.4 km | 25,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/04 | 1:02 AM | 3.4 | 89.3 km | 25,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/04 | 11:21 AM | 4 | 80.8 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Barghoun
Barghoun is a Sunni Muslim village in Koura District of Lebanon. In the north of the village there lies the remains of a 12th-14th-century church dedicated to Saint Barbara.
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