Categories in Damascus
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Damascus
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,444 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 1,241 | 32 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,129 | — |
| Education | 963 | — |
| Electronics stores | 875 | 20 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 836 | — |
| Clothing stores | 801 | — |
| Apartments | 760 | — |
| Health and medical | 513 | — |
| Cafes | 456 | — |
| Corporate management | 437 | 18 years |
| Beauty salons | 411 | — |
| Dentists | 390 | — |
Damascus Facts
| Area | 104.6 km² |
| Population | 1,564,656 |
| Male Population | 802,802 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 761,854 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +94.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.7% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.9) |
| Area Codes | 11 |
| Neighborhoods | Al Mouhajrin, Al Mazzeh, Al Qanawat, Al Salhiyeh, Old Damascus |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 33.51020, 36.29128 |
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Damascus Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 805,390 | 1,183,703 | 1,439,272 | 1,449,081 | 1,564,656 |
| Population Density | 7,702.5 / km² | 11,320.5 / km² | 13,764.7 / km² | 13,858.5 / km² | 14,963.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Damascus Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | +79.9% | +22.4% | +0.7% |
| Damascus Governorate | +79.9% | +22.4% | +0.7% |
| Syria | +144.1% | +48.6% | +13.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Damascus Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Damascus 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)
Damascus Population Density
Population Density: 14,964 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 1.6 million | 104.6 km² | 14,964 / km² |
| Damascus Governorate | 1.4 million | 104.1 km² | 13,915 / 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
Damascus 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.
Neighborhoods in Damascus
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Damascus
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Damascus
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
Damascus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 2,556,570 tn | 1.63 tn | 24,450.2 tons/km² |
| Damascus Governorate | 2,367,726 tn | 1.63 tn | 22,736.5 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
Damascus CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,556,570 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,450.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 12:07 PM | 3.4 | 74.7 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 96.1 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 32 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 83.4 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 98.8 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 68.7 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 83.8 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/08 | 5:28 AM | 4 | 81 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 4:40 PM | 4 | 80.7 km | 5,400 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Damascus
Damascus (Arabic: دمشق Dimashq IPA: [ˈdiːmaːʃq]) is the capital and the second-largest city of Syria after Aleppo. It is commonly known in Syria as ash-Sham (Arabic: الشام ash-Shām) and nicknamed as the City of Jasmine (Arabic: مدينة الياسمين Madī..
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