Categories in Souk Ahras
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicWholesalersClothing storesFabric StoreJewelers and watchesSewing ShopShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesCity Government OfficeCity or Town HallCommunity CenterCounty Government OfficeDay Care CenterGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionShipping CompanyShipping ServiceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopArchitectsBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolGrammar SchoolHigh SchoolKindergartenMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolSenior High SchoolUniversityLibraries
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Souk Ahras
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 113 |
| Shopping | 74 |
| Public administration | 66 |
| Apartments | 63 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 55 |
| Cafes | 54 |
| Health and medical | 42 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 36 |
| Clothing stores | 34 |
| Mosques | 32 |
Souk Ahras Facts
| Area | 44.3 km² |
| Population | 205,580 |
| Male Population | 102,588 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 102,992 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +448.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +59.4% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 27.2) |
| Area Codes | 37 |
| Neighborhoods | Cité des 1700 logts, Faubourg, Cité Hamma Loulou, Cité 20 août 1955, Cité Berrig El-Hadi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.28639, 7.95111 |
| Postal Codes | 41021, 41022, 41023, 41024, 41036 |
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Souk Ahras Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,465 | 90,848 | 129,010 | 192,478 | 205,580 |
| Population Density | 845.5 / km² | 2,050.2 / km² | 2,911.4 / km² | 4,343.7 / km² | 4,639.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Souk Ahras Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souk Ahras | +413.8% | +111.9% | +49.2% |
| Souk Ahras Province | +215.6% | +61.7% | +29.3% |
| Algeria | +137.8% | +53.3% | +27.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Souk Ahras Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souk Ahras | 26.9 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Souk Ahras Province | 26.1 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 25.9 yrs |
| Algeria | 25.1 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Souk Ahras Population Density
Population Density: 4,639 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souk Ahras | 205,580 | 44.3 km² | 4,639 / km² |
| Souk Ahras Province | 497,662 | 4,032.3 km² | 123 / km² |
| Algeria | 39.5 million | 2,312,254.9 km² | 17.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Souk Ahras Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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 Souk Ahras
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Souk Ahras
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Souk Ahras
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
Souk Ahras CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souk Ahras | 388,805 tn | 1.89 tn | 8,774.2 tons/km² |
| Souk Ahras Province | 977,775 tn | 1.96 tn | 242.5 tons/km² |
| Algeria | 69,721,458 tn | 1.77 tn | 30.2 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
Souk Ahras CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 388,805 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,774.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/12 | 12:45 PM | 4.2 | 25.1 km | 8,500 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/08 | 5:38 AM | 3.9 | 56.5 km | 5,000 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/08 | 8:02 PM | 3.9 | 58.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/08 | 5:15 PM | 4.3 | 79 km | 10,000 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/08 | 4:05 AM | 4.2 | 91.7 km | 0 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/08 | 6:04 PM | 4.4 | 59.8 km | 0 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/06 | 1:54 PM | 4 | 95.8 km | 0 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/04 | 9:18 PM | 4.1 | 68.8 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/04 | 5:30 AM | 4.3 | 50.8 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/03 | 11:50 AM | 4.6 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Algeria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras (Berber: Suq Ahras or Tagast; ancient name: Thagast; Arabic: سوق أهراس) is a municipality in Algeria. It is the capital of Souk Ahras Province. The Numidian city of Thagaste (or Tagaste), on whose ruins Souk Ahras was built, was the birth..
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