Blaouza Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 694 |
| Male Population | 354 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 340 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +141.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +70.9% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.26139, 35.95250 |
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Blaouza Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 288 | 355 | 406 | 672 | 694 |
| Population Density | 209.5 / km² | 258.2 / km² | 295.3 / km² | 488.7 / km² | 504.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Blaouza Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 65.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaouza | +133.3% | +89.3% | +65.5% |
| 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
Blaouza Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaouza | 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)
Blaouza Population Density
Population Density: 505 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaouza | 694 | 1.375 km² | 505 / 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
Blaouza 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
Blaouza CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaouza | 3,679 tn | 5.3 tn | 2,675.6 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
Blaouza CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,679 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,675.6 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 | 21.8 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/18 | 3:27 PM | 3.2 | 43.5 km | 10,000 m | 23km WNW of Tripoli, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 78.5 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 57.1 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 90.8 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 45.8 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 99.7 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/06 | 5:21 AM | 3.9 | 61.3 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/04 | 11:21 AM | 4 | 60.7 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/01 | 12:41 PM | 4 | 39 km | 5,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Blaouza
Blaouza (Arabic: بلوزا, also spelt Blawza and Blouza), is a Maronite Christian village in the Bsharri District of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The population is approximately 3,000, and the village lies at an altitude of 1,320 metres above sea ..
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