Categories in Sohar
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sohar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 497 |
| Apartments | 410 |
| Shopping | 347 |
| Cafes | 328 |
| Corporate management | 238 |
| Mosques | 236 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 220 |
| Car repair | 165 |
| Education | 160 |
| Electronics stores | 152 |
| Clothing stores | 144 |
Sohar Facts
| Area | 1800.1 km² |
| Population | 295,281 |
| Male Population | 178,463 (60.4%) |
| Female Population | 116,818 (39.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +915.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +188.8% |
| Median Age | 28.4 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 25.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Al Hambar, Al Hadhirah, At Turayf, Al Khuwayriyyah, Majan Industrial Area |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Gulf Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.35022, 56.70765 |
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Sohar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,093 | 69,241 | 102,230 | 268,325 | 295,281 |
| Population Density | 16.2 / km² | 38.5 / km² | 56.8 / km² | 149.1 / km² | 164 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sohar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 162.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohar | +822.3% | +287.5% | +162.5% |
| Oman | +411.9% | +148.6% | +100.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sohar Median Age
Median Age: 28.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohar | 28.4 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Oman | 28.1 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sohar Population Density
Population Density: 164 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohar | 295,281 | 1,800.1 km² | 164 / km² |
| Oman | 4.4 million | 308,618.3 km² | 14.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sohar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Neighborhoods in Sohar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sohar
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sohar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sohar
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
Sohar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohar | 2,982,153 tn | 10.1 tn | 1,656.6 tons/km² |
| Oman | 39,510,128 tn | 8.99 tn | 128 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
Sohar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,982,153 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,656.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.9) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/08 | 9:25 PM | 3.8 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | Oman - United Arab Emirates region | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/02 | 2:02 PM | 4.3 | 85.1 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Oman | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sohar
Sohar (Arabic: صُحار, also Romanized as Sohār and Suhār) is the capital and largest city of the Al Batinah North Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. An ancient capital of the country that once served as an important Islamic port town, Sohar has al..
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