Categories in Irbid
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Irbid
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,323 | — |
| Shopping | 1,083 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 936 | — |
| Restaurants | 812 | — |
| Cafes | 580 | 29 years |
| Education | 444 | 17 years |
| Clothing stores | 425 | — |
| Electronics stores | 397 | 16 years |
| Car repair | 349 | — |
| Beauty salons | 277 | — |
| Corporate management | 275 | 20 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 274 | — |
Irbid Facts
| Area | 326.9 km² |
| Population | 675,511 |
| Male Population | 345,616 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 329,895 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +299.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +78.7% |
| Median Age | 20.1 years (Male: 20.1, Female: 20.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Al Afrah, Al Hikmah, Al Andalus, Al Worod, Al Zahra' |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 32.55556, 35.85000 |
Map of Irbid
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Irbid Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,249 | 272,398 | 378,058 | 599,237 | 675,511 |
| Population Density | 517.7 / km² | 833.2 / km² | 1,156.4 / km² | 1,832.9 / km² | 2,066.2 / km² |
Irbid Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 58.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irbid | +254.1% | +120% | +58.5% |
| Irbid Governorate | +296% | +127.6% | +59.5% |
| Jordan | +283.5% | +126% | +59.2% |
Irbid Median Age
Median Age: 20.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irbid | 20.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Irbid Governorate | 20.1 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Irbid Population Density
Population Density: 2,066 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irbid | 675,511 | 326.9 km² | 2,066 / km² |
| Irbid Governorate | 1.5 million | 1,798.7 km² | 818 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Irbid Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Irbid
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Irbid
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Irbid
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Irbid
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Irbid CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irbid | 2,565,226 tn | 3.8 tn | 7,846.2 tons/km² |
| Irbid Governorate | 5,565,796 tn | 3.78 tn | 3,094.3 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,565,226 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,846.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 46.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 46.5 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 42.4 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 90.4 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/08 | 5:28 AM | 4 | 92.7 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 4:40 PM | 4 | 93.2 km | 5,400 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 3:43 PM | 3.9 | 92.4 km | 4,300 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 3:41 PM | 4.2 | 91.7 km | 0 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 3:28 PM | 4 | 97.8 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Irbid
Irbid (Arabic: إربد), known in ancient times as Arabella or Arbela, is the capital and largest city of the Irbid Governorate. It also has the second largest metropolitan population in Jordan after Amman, with a population of around 1,088,100, and is..
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