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Silwad Facts
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population | 7,499 |
| Male Population | 3,807 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,692 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +948.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.6% |
| Median Age | 18.8 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.97625, 35.26130 |
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Silwad Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 715 | 2,906 | 5,186 | 6,856 | 7,499 |
| Population Density | 326.9 / km² | 1,328.5 / km² | 2,370.7 / km² | 3,134.2 / km² | 3,428.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Silwad Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 32.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silwad | +858.9% | +135.9% | +32.2% |
| 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
Silwad Median Age
Median Age: 18.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silwad | 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)
Silwad Population Density
Population Density: 3,428 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silwad | 7,499 | 2.188 km² | 3,428 / 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
Silwad Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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.
Silwad CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silwad | 8,182 tn | 1.09 tn | 3,740.2 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
Silwad CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,182 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,740.2 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 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 67.4 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/11 | 8:52 AM | 4.1 | 99.2 km | 31,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 43.3 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 33 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 45.2 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 42.9 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 97.9 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 24.1 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Silwad
Silwad (Arabic: سلواد) is a Palestinian town located 12 kilometers north-east of Ramallah, about 5 km away from the Nablus-Jerusalem highway. Silwad altitude is 860 Meter above sea level. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PC..
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