Categories in Shijak
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shijak
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 25 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 17 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Department stores | 13 |
| Car repair | 11 |
| Electronics stores | 10 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Car parts | 7 |
| Travel agencies | 7 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
| Dentists | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
| Apartments | 5 |
Shijak Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 7,566 |
| Male Population | 3,809 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,757 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +187.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 32.7 years (Male: 31.4, Female: 33.8) |
| Area Codes | 571 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.34556, 19.56722 |
| Postal Codes | 2013, 2014, 2018 |
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Shijak Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,636 | 7,633 | 7,310 | 7,297 | 7,566 |
| Population Density | 916.9 / km² | 2,655 / km² | 2,542.6 / km² | 2,538.1 / km² | 2,631.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shijak Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shijak | +176.8% | -4.4% | -0.2% |
| Durrës County | +299.4% | +39.5% | +15.6% |
| Albania | +19.9% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shijak Median Age
Median Age: 32.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shijak | 32.7 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Durrës County | 32.7 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shijak Population Density
Population Density: 2,632 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shijak | 7,566 | 2.875 km² | 2,632 / km² |
| Durrës County | 283,818 | 774 km² | 367 / km² |
| Albania | 2.9 million | 28,671.4 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shijak 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Shijak
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shijak
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
Shijak CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shijak | 20,937 tn | 2.77 tn | 7,282.3 tons/km² |
| Durrës County | 728,822 tn | 2.57 tn | 941.6 tons/km² |
| Albania | 7,341,173 tn | 2.55 tn | 256 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
Shijak CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,937 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,282.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.5) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23/19 | 8:58 AM | 4.5 | 22.8 km | 10,000 m | 14km WSW of Mamurras, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.1 | 14.9 km | 7,520 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 2:09 AM | 3.5 | 16.5 km | 10,000 m | 16km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 12:48 AM | 4.2 | 15.2 km | 11,670 m | 15km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:33 PM | 3.3 | 13.9 km | 10,000 m | 11km N of Durres, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 11:24 AM | 4.4 | 10 km | 10,000 m | 10km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:08 AM | 4.3 | 14.8 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNW of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 9:01 AM | 5.1 | 11.3 km | 22,000 m | 8km NW of Vore, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/16 | 1:09 PM | 4.4 | 20.4 km | 10,000 m | 9km WSW of Durres, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/14 | 5:32 PM | 4.3 | 20.7 km | 14,900 m | 14km WSW of Mamurras, Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shijak
Shijak (Bosnian: Šijak) is a town and a municipality in Durrës County, west-central Albania. The municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Gjepalaj, Maminas, Shijak and Xhafzotaj, that beca..
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