Categories in Byblos
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Byblos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 161 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 51 |
| Shopping | 50 |
| Clothing stores | 45 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 42 |
| Electronics stores | 41 |
| Beauty salons | 34 |
| Other accommodation | 32 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 31 |
| Cafes | 27 |
| All food and beverage | 27 |
| Corporate management | 25 |
| Dentists | 23 |
| Health and medical | 21 |
| Apartments | 21 |
| Bakeries | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Churches | 18 |
Byblos Facts
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population | 21,367 |
| Male Population | 10,900 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 10,467 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -12.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +82.3% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| Area Codes | 9 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.12111, 35.64806 |
Map of Byblos
Interactive Map
Byblos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,393 | 15,303 | 11,721 | 9,786 | 21,367 | 20,757 | 21,434 |
| Population Density | 5,656.3 / km² | 3,548.5 / km² | 2,717.9 / km² | 2,269.2 / km² | 4,954.7 / km² | 4,813.2 / km² | 4,970.2 / km² |
Byblos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 82.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byblos | -12.4% | +39.6% | +82.3% |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | — | — | — |
| Lebanon | — | — | — |
Byblos Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byblos | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Lebanon | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
Byblos Population Density
Population Density: 4,955 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byblos | 21,367 | 4.313 km² | 4,955 / km² |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 2.6 million | 1,966.9 km² | 1,303 / km² |
| Lebanon | 5.8 million | 10,226.1 km² | 567 / km² |
Byblos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Byblos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Byblos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Byblos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byblos | 130,742 tn | 6.12 tn | 30,317.1 tons/km² |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 17,167,203 tn | 6.7 tn | 8,728 tons/km² |
| Lebanon | 32,952,252 tn | 5.68 tn | 3,222.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 130,742 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 30,317.1 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.
- 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 | 48.1 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/18 | 3:27 PM | 3.2 | 46.5 km | 10,000 m | 23km WNW of Tripoli, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/18 | 5:42 PM | 3.8 | 84.6 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 47.6 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 60.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 63.7 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 16.5 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 94.7 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 77.7 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 94.4 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Byblos
Byblos, in Arabic Jubayl (Arabic: جبيل Lebanese Arabic pronunciation: [ʒbejl]), is a Mediterranean city in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon. It is believed to have been occupied first between 8800 and 7000 BC, and according to fragments attri..
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