Categories in Tangier
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tangier
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,363 | — |
| Cafes | 1,318 | — |
| Shopping | 1,264 | 11 years |
| Education | 880 | 17 years |
| Apartments | 643 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 571 | — |
| Clothing stores | 567 | — |
| Corporate management | 562 | 17 years |
| Electronics stores | 554 | 19 years |
| Real estate | 546 | — |
| Beauty salons | 516 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 475 | — |
Tangier Facts
| Area | 125.5 km² |
| Population | 1,147,716 |
| Male Population | 582,461 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 565,255 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +410.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +91.1% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 26.9, Female: 26.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,770 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 531, 53880, 5393, 5399 |
| Neighborhoods | Bni Makada, Boukhalef, Branes, Ancien Medina, Idrissia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+01:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 35.76727, -5.79975 |
| Postal Codes | 90000, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90005, More |
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Tangier Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 225,007 | 431,295 | 600,446 | 937,922 | 1,147,716 | 1,286,709 | 1,375,221 |
| Population Density | 1,792.9 / km² | 3,436.6 / km² | 4,784.4 / km² | 7,473.5 / km² | 9,145.1 / km² | 10,252.7 / km² | 10,957.9 / km² |
Tangier Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 91.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangier | +410.1% | +166.1% | +91.1% |
| Tangier-Tetouan | — | — | — |
| Morocco | — | — | — |
Tangier Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangier | 26.9 yrs | 26.9 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Tangier-Tetouan | 25.5 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Morocco | 26.6 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
Tangier Population Density
Population Density: 9,145 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangier | 1.1 million | 125.5 km² | 9,145 / km² |
| Tangier-Tetouan | 3 million | 11,698.1 km² | 257 / km² |
| Morocco | 34.5 million | 591,745.3 km² | 58.4 / km² |
Tangier Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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.
Neighborhoods in Tangier
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tangier
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tangier
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Tangier
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tangier
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tangier Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,826 | $5,793 | $7,952 | $6,504 | $7,955 | $9,577 | $7,947 | $8,770 |
| Total GDP | $18M | $36.1M | $62.4M | $63.2M | $96.6M | $144.2M | $149.3M | $176.2M |
Tangier CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangier | 2,795,052 tn | 2.44 tn | 22,271.3 tons/km² |
| Tangier-Tetouan | 5,030,783 tn | 1.67 tn | 430.1 tons/km² |
| Morocco | 39,324,427 tn | 1.14 tn | 66.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,795,052 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,271.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/26/18 | 11:13 AM | 4 | 94.2 km | 10,000 m | 9km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 7:02 PM | 3.8 | 64.3 km | 5,800 m | 5km NNW of San Roque, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/13 | 9:53 PM | 3.5 | 80.9 km | 1,900 m | 5km SSE of Manilva, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/13 | 3:11 AM | 4 | 80.1 km | 44,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/10 | 8:29 AM | 4.5 | 80.3 km | 43,900 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/10 | 1:23 AM | 4.8 | 67.5 km | 10,000 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/10 | 10:14 PM | 4.2 | 96.1 km | 27,100 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/07 | 6:29 AM | 3.6 | 47.3 km | 52,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/07 | 10:39 PM | 3.2 | 61.8 km | 72,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/07 | 1:05 PM | 4 | 65.1 km | 73,900 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
Tangier
Tangier (/tænˈdʒɪər/; Arabic: طنجة Ṭanja; Berber: ⵟⴰⵏⵊⴰ Ṭanja) and sometimes referred as Tangiers, is a major city in northern Morocco. It is located on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterrane..
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