Tafilah Facts
| Area | 973.0 km² |
| Population | 74,860 |
| Male Population | 38,404 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 36,456 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +279.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.3% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 18.5, Female: 18.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Hay As-Salma, Hay Al-Baqi, Hay Wadi Zayd, Hay Al-Bamis, Hay Al Qutayfat |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 30.83752, 35.60442 |
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Tafilah Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,745 | 32,026 | 44,224 | 67,151 | 74,860 |
| Population Density | 20.3 / km² | 32.9 / km² | 45.5 / km² | 69 / km² | 76.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tafilah Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 51.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafilah | +240.1% | +109.7% | +51.8% |
| Tafilah Governorate | +266.4% | +117.4% | +55% |
| Jordan | +283.5% | +126% | +59.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tafilah Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafilah | 18.6 yrs | 18.7 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
| Tafilah Governorate | 18.7 yrs | 18.8 yrs | 18.6 yrs |
| Jordan | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tafilah Population Density
Population Density: 76.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafilah | 74,860 | 973 km² | 76.9 / km² |
| Tafilah Governorate | 102,905 | 2,181 km² | 47.2 / km² |
| Jordan | 7.6 million | 89,119.6 km² | 85.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tafilah Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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 Tafilah
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tafilah
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tafilah
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
Tafilah CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafilah | 277,215 tn | 3.7 tn | 284.9 tons/km² |
| Tafilah Governorate | 388,149 tn | 3.77 tn | 178 tons/km² |
| Jordan | 28,633,414 tn | 3.77 tn | 321.3 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
Tafilah CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 277,215 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 284.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 63.2 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/14 | 7:27 AM | 4.1 | 49.5 km | 20,000 m | 24km NW of Petra, Jordan | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 92.4 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 93.4 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 33.2 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 25.4 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/04 | 11:49 PM | 4.3 | 59.4 km | 12,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/04 | 8:15 AM | 5.3 | 93 km | 26,700 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/99 | 3:39 PM | 4.3 | 65 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tafilah
At-Tafilah (Arabic: الطفيلة), also spelled Tafila, is a town with a population of 39,000 people in southern Jordan, located 183 kilometers (114 mi) southwest of Amman. It is the capital of Tafilah Governorate. It is well known for having green garde..
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