Categories in Basra
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Basra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,622 |
| Shopping | 1,547 |
| Education | 957 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 899 |
| Restaurants | 759 |
| Electronics stores | 659 |
| Cafes | 444 |
| Clothing stores | 435 |
| Corporate management | 418 |
Basra Facts
| Area | 1075.3 km² |
| Population | 1,772,507 |
| Male Population | 897,761 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 874,746 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +324.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +82.7% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| Area Codes | 40 |
| Neighborhoods | Al Ashar, Al Fursi, Al-Meethaq, As Saymar, Manawi Al Basha |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.50852, 47.78040 |
| Postal Codes | 61001, 61004, 61019, 61028, 61030 |
Map of Basra
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Basra Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 417,644 | 682,911 | 970,358 | 1,582,605 | 1,772,507 |
| Population Density | 388.4 / km² | 635.1 / km² | 902.4 / km² | 1,471.8 / km² | 1,648.5 / km² |
Basra Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 63.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | +278.9% | +131.7% | +63.1% |
| Basra Governorate | +292.5% | +135.6% | +64.9% |
| Iraq | +211.5% | +108.2% | +54.4% |
Basra Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Basra Governorate | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Iraq | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
Basra Population Density
Population Density: 1,649 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | 1.8 million | 1,075.3 km² | 1,649 / km² |
| Basra Governorate | 2.7 million | 17,515.4 km² | 155 / km² |
| Iraq | 36.4 million | 437,126.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
Basra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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 Basra
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Basra
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Basra
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Basra
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Basra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basra | 6,552,233 tn | 3.7 tn | 6,093.7 tons/km² |
| Basra Governorate | 10,289,687 tn | 3.79 tn | 587.5 tons/km² |
| Iraq | 134,886,662 tn | 3.71 tn | 308.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,552,233 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,093.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.1) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/19 | 5:06 AM | 4.2 | 49.2 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Khorramshahr, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/18 | 3:58 PM | 4.1 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | 26km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/18 | 8:35 AM | 4.6 | 91.1 km | 10,000 m | 33km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/18 | 10:21 PM | 4.3 | 97.6 km | 10,000 m | 28km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/18 | 1:49 PM | 4.4 | 98.9 km | 10,000 m | 27km S of Susangerd, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 4:39 AM | 4 | 65.5 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Umm Qasr, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/15 | 11:26 AM | 4.4 | 93.9 km | 15,070 m | 36km N of Al Jahra', Kuwait | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/12 | 4:47 PM | 4.2 | 87.8 km | 11,400 m | Kuwait region | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/12 | 4:32 AM | 4.2 | 83.1 km | 10,000 m | Kuwait region | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/11 | 2:38 AM | 4.3 | 65.7 km | 23,100 m | Iran-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
Basra
Basra, also written Basrah (Arabic: البصرة; BGN: Al Başrah), is an Iraqi city located on the Shatt al-Arab river between Kuwait and Iran. It had an estimated population of 1.5 million of 2012. Basra is also Iraq's main port, although it does not hav..
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