Faqqua Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 3,884 |
| Male Population | 1,972 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,912 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1157.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.1% |
| Median Age | 18.8 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.48998, 35.40163 |
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Faqqua Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 309 | 1,781 | 2,853 | 3,512 | 3,884 |
| Population Density | 412 / km² | 2,374.7 / km² | 3,804 / km² | 4,682.7 / km² | 5,178.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Faqqua Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faqqua | +1036.6% | +97.2% | +23.1% |
| West Bank | +232% | +114.4% | +41% |
| State of Palestine | +265% | +127.2% | +46.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Faqqua Median Age
Median Age: 18.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faqqua | 18.8 yrs | 19 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| West Bank | 19 yrs | 19.2 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| State of Palestine | 17.8 yrs | 18 yrs | 17.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Faqqua Population Density
Population Density: 5,179 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faqqua | 3,884 | 0.75 km² | 5,179 / km² |
| West Bank | 2.7 million | 5,739.7 km² | 466 / km² |
| State of Palestine | 4.4 million | 6,106.7 km² | 722 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Faqqua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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.
Faqqua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faqqua | 4,238 tn | 1.09 tn | 5,650.2 tons/km² |
| West Bank | 3,371,935 tn | 1.26 tn | 587.5 tons/km² |
| State of Palestine | 5,551,278 tn | 1.26 tn | 909.1 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
Faqqua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,238 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,650.2 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.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 34.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 33 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 43.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/11 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 87.9 km | 31,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 90.5 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 88.8 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/08 | 5:28 AM | 4 | 92.2 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 4:40 PM | 4 | 92.8 km | 5,400 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 3:43 PM | 3.9 | 90.1 km | 4,300 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 3:41 PM | 4.2 | 91.1 km | 0 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Faqqua
Faqqu'a (Arabic: فقوعة) is a village on the northern West Bank, known for its cactus fruits, located along the Green Line on the Gilboa ridge. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the town had a population of 3,490 inhabitants ..
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