Categories in Samarra
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Samarra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 244 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 165 |
| Mosques | 134 |
| Education | 133 |
| Apartments | 106 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Electronics stores | 82 |
| Clothing stores | 69 |
| Car repair | 66 |
| Cafes | 63 |
| Religion | 50 |
Samarra Facts
| Area | 4618.5 km² |
| Population | 333,603 |
| Male Population | 168,967 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 164,636 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +211.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.4% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Al Dhabat Zone, Al Jabiria, Al Shurta, Al Mualmeen, Muskashafah Eastern |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.19590, 43.88568 |
| Postal Codes | 34010 |
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Samarra Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,178 | 164,772 | 210,634 | 295,477 | 333,603 |
| Population Density | 23.2 / km² | 35.7 / km² | 45.6 / km² | 64 / km² | 72.2 / km² |
Samarra Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarra | +175.7% | +79.3% | +40.3% |
| Saladin Governorate | +252% | +119.4% | +58.3% |
| Iraq | +211.5% | +108.2% | +54.4% |
Samarra Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarra | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Saladin Governorate | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Iraq | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
Samarra Population Density
Population Density: 72.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarra | 333,603 | 4,618.5 km² | 72.2 / km² |
| Saladin Governorate | 1.3 million | 24,851 km² | 54 / km² |
| Iraq | 36.4 million | 437,126.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
Samarra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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 Samarra
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Samarra
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Samarra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarra | 1,233,871 tn | 3.7 tn | 267.2 tons/km² |
| Saladin Governorate | 4,961,776 tn | 3.7 tn | 199.7 tons/km² |
| Iraq | 134,886,662 tn | 3.71 tn | 308.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,233,871 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 267.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/12 | 6:50 AM | 4.6 | 95.8 km | 32,100 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/06 | 11:37 PM | 4.4 | 90 km | 30,000 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/00 | 7:03 AM | 3.6 | 90.6 km | 82,800 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
Samarra
(Arabic: سامَرّاء) is a city in Iraq. It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the Saladin Governorate, 125 kilometers (78 mi) north of Baghdad. In 2003 the city had an estimated population of 348,700. Samarra is in the Sunni Triangle. city wa..
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