Categories in Jijel
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jijel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 193 |
| Education | 154 |
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Clothing stores | 122 |
| Apartments | 116 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 97 |
| Public administration | 95 |
| Cafes | 87 |
| Real estate | 71 |
| Health and medical | 64 |
Jijel Facts
| Area | 64.3 km² |
| Population | 158,953 |
| Male Population | 80,520 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 78,433 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +220.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.4% |
| Median Age | 25.5 years (Male: 25.4, Female: 25.6) |
| Area Codes | 34 |
| Neighborhoods | Camp Chevalier, Tassoust, Mustapha, El-Akabi, Ouled Bounar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.82055, 5.76671 |
Map of Jijel
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Jijel Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,541 | 98,154 | 121,910 | 149,229 | 158,953 |
| Population Density | 771.1 / km² | 1,527.7 / km² | 1,897.4 / km² | 2,322.6 / km² | 2,474 / km² |
Jijel Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jijel | +201.2% | +52% | +22.4% |
| Jijel Province | +141.9% | +34.8% | +14.4% |
| Algeria | +137.8% | +53.3% | +27.3% |
Jijel Median Age
Median Age: 25.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jijel | 25.5 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Jijel Province | 24.5 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Algeria | 25.1 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
Jijel Population Density
Population Density: 2,474 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jijel | 158,953 | 64.3 km² | 2,474 / km² |
| Jijel Province | 693,493 | 2,407 km² | 288 / km² |
| Algeria | 39.5 million | 2,312,254.9 km² | 17.1 / km² |
Jijel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- 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 Jijel
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Jijel
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jijel
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jijel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jijel | 303,853 tn | 1.91 tn | 4,729.2 tons/km² |
| Jijel Province | 1,361,270 tn | 1.96 tn | 565.6 tons/km² |
| Algeria | 69,721,458 tn | 1.77 tn | 30.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 303,853 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.91 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,729.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/19 | 9:56 AM | 5 | 31.5 km | 10,000 m | 31km N of Jijel, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/18 | 9:32 AM | 4.2 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | 21km ENE of Bougaa, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/17 | 1:46 AM | 4.7 | 92 km | 10,380 m | 13km NE of Didouche Mourad, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/15 | 5:48 AM | 4.3 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | 24km ENE of Bejaia, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/14 | 12:12 AM | 4.2 | 19.4 km | 10,000 m | 19km NW of Jijel, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/13 | 4:00 PM | 5 | 53.4 km | 10,000 m | 8km ESE of Bejaia, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/13 | 9:07 AM | 5 | 47 km | 6,700 m | 13km ESE of Bejaia, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/13 | 6:43 PM | 4.2 | 43.4 km | 14,800 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/13 | 12:30 PM | 4.5 | 44.2 km | 11,400 m | 24km NE of Bejaia, Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/12 | 11:50 PM | 4.5 | 51.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
Jijel
Jijel (Arabic: جيجل, formerly known as Ighil Gili or Djidjelli) is the capital of Jijel Province in north-eastern Algeria. It is flanked by the Mediterranean Sea in the region of Corniche Jijelienne, and has a 2008 census population of 131,513 inhab..
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