Hizma Facts
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population | 2,611 |
| Male Population | 1,326 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,285 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +160.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.0% |
| Median Age | 18.8 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.83337, 35.26315 |
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Hizma Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,002 | 1,331 | 2,008 | 2,394 | 2,611 |
| Population Density | 2,004 / km² | 2,662 / km² | 4,016 / km² | 4,788 / km² | 5,222 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hizma Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hizma | +138.9% | +79.9% | +19.2% |
| 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
Hizma Median Age
Median Age: 18.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hizma | 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)
Hizma Population Density
Population Density: 5,222 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hizma | 2,611 | 0.5 km² | 5,222 / 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
Hizma 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.
Hizma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hizma | 2,849 tn | 1.09 tn | 5,697.4 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
Hizma CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,849 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,697.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 52.5 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 32.3 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 30.7 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 35.3 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 32.5 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 82.4 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 90.2 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 36.8 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 28.5 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 29.8 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hizma
Hizma (Arabic: حزما; Hebrew: חיזמה) is a Palestinian town in the Jerusalem Governorate, seven kilometer from Jerusalem's Old City. The town, located in Area B, borders the Israeli settlements Neve Yaakov, Pisgat Ze'ev located in East Jerusalem and t..
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