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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Al-Raqqah
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 29 | 3.7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 10 | 3.6 |
| Hospitals | 7 | 3.4 |
| Restaurants | 7 | 3.8 |
| Education | 6 | 3.5 |
| Cafes | 5 | 3.5 |
| Banks | 5 | 3.4 |
| Gas station | 5 | 3.3 |
| Loan companies | 5 | 3.3 |
Al-Raqqah Facts
| Area | 18.6 km² |
| Population | 139,445 |
| Male Population | 71,750 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 67,695 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +78.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.6% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.9) |
| Area Codes | 22 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 35.95283, 39.00788 |
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Al-Raqqah Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,082 | 114,336 | 126,137 | 129,281 | 139,445 |
| Population Density | 4,206.4 / km² | 6,159.5 / km² | 6,795.3 / km² | 6,964.6 / km² | 7,512.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Al-Raqqah Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Raqqah | +65.6% | +13.1% | +2.5% |
| Al-Raqqah Governorate | +136.2% | +46.6% | +12.4% |
| Syria | +144.1% | +48.6% | +13.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Al-Raqqah Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Raqqah | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Al-Raqqah Governorate | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Syria | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Al-Raqqah Population Density
Population Density: 7,512 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Raqqah | 139,445 | 18.6 km² | 7,512 / km² |
| Al-Raqqah Governorate | 827,724 | 17,675 km² | 46.8 / km² |
| Syria | 18.5 million | 186,344 km² | 99.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Al-Raqqah Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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.
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
Al-Raqqah CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Raqqah | 228,004 tn | 1.64 tn | 12,283 tons/km² |
| Al-Raqqah Governorate | 1,375,994 tn | 1.66 tn | 77.8 tons/km² |
| Syria | 30,828,133 tn | 1.66 tn | 165.4 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
Al-Raqqah CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 228,004 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,283 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/16 | 4:13 PM | 4.4 | 77.8 km | 27,180 m | 45km NNE of As Sukhnah, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/05 | 9:40 AM | 4.6 | 67 km | 10,000 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/96 | 3:28 PM | 4.6 | 74.2 km | 10,000 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/94 | 2:31 PM | 5.4 | 84.7 km | 28,800 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/94 | 6:43 AM | 3.7 | 99.9 km | 33,000 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/89 | 4:44 PM | 3.9 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | Turkey-Syria border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Al-Raqqah
Al-Raqqah (Arabic: الرقة ar-Raqqah), also called Rakka, Raqqa and Ar-Raqqah, is a city in Syria located on the north bank of the Euphrates River, about 160 kilometres (99 miles) east of Aleppo. It is located 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of the Tabq..
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