Machghara Facts
| Area | 23.4 km² |
| Population | 9,042 |
| Male Population | 4,613 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 4,429 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -19.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.3% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,480 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 8 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.53056, 35.65361 |
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Machghara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,188 | 7,435 | 5,975 | 5,315 | 9,042 | 8,008 | 7,641 |
| Population Density | 477.4 / km² | 317.2 / km² | 254.9 / km² | 226.8 / km² | 385.8 / km² | 341.7 / km² | 326 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMachghara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 51.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machghara | -19.2% | +21.6% | +51.3% |
| Beqaa Governorate | — | — | — |
| Lebanon | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Machghara Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machghara | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Beqaa 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)
Machghara Population Density
Population Density: 386 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machghara | 9,042 | 23.4 km² | 386 / km² |
| Beqaa Governorate | 673,436 | 4,288.4 km² | 157 / 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
Machghara 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Machghara
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
Machghara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,566 | $11,632 | $12,794 | $14,347 | $17,753 | $16,521 | $13,860 | $13,480 |
| Total GDP | $47.7M | $128.6M | $157M | $191.2M | $274M | $397.4M | $289.3M | $274.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Machghara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machghara | 50,490 tn | 5.58 tn | 2,154.2 tons/km² |
| Beqaa Governorate | 3,671,388 tn | 5.45 tn | 856.1 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
Machghara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 50,490 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,154.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 | 85.8 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/18 | 5:42 PM | 3.8 | 71.1 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 83.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 85 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 43.1 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 53.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 24.6 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 71 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 75.1 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 37.9 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Machghara
Machghara is a small town in the Beka'a Valley of Lebanon, situated in the Western Beqaa District and south of the Beqaa Governorate. It lies just to the northwest of Sohmor and southwest of Lake Qaraoun, south of Aitanit and north of Ain Et Tine. Th..
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