Joun Facts
| Area | 11.8 km² |
| Population | 5,167 |
| Male Population | 2,636 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,531 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +573.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +182.7% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.58139, 35.46111 |
Map of Joun
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Joun Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 767 | 1,249 | 1,828 | 3,990 | 5,167 | 4,926 | 5,121 |
| Population Density | 65.3 / km² | 106.3 / km² | 155.6 / km² | 339.6 / km² | 439.7 / km² | 419.2 / km² | 435.8 / km² |
Joun Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 182.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joun | +573.7% | +313.7% | +182.7% |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | — | — | — |
| Lebanon | — | — | — |
Joun Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joun | 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 |
Joun Population Density
Population Density: 440 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joun | 5,167 | 11.8 km² | 440 / km² |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 2.6 million | 1,966.9 km² | 1,303 / km² |
| Lebanon | 5.8 million | 10,226.1 km² | 567 / km² |
Joun 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Joun CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joun | 35,115 tn | 6.8 tn | 2,988.5 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) | 35,115 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,988.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 | 92.7 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/18 | 5:42 PM | 3.8 | 52.4 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 87 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 88.2 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 27.4 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 67.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 5.9 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 63.4 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 81 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 32.4 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Joun
Joun (also Joon, Djoun in Phoenician, in Arabic جون ) is a Lebanese village sitting on seven hills in the Chouf (in Arabic قضاء الشوف) district of Mount Lebanon at a distance of 13 kilometers from the city of Sidon. means "the corner" in Aramaic, an..
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