Categories in Barja
Gas StationClothing storesMosquesElectronics StoreEducationEducation CenterBakeriesCafesCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesMoney Transfer ServiceDental ClinicBeauty salonsApartment BuildingMarketPharmacyShoppingSupermarketGymPlaygroundSoccer FieldLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Barja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 25 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Beauty salons | 9 |
| Electronics stores | 8 |
| Apartments | 8 |
| Bakeries | 6 |
| Gas station | 6 |
Barja Facts
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Population | 20,178 |
| Male Population | 10,294 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 9,884 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +437.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +124.3% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| Area Codes | 5 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.64972, 35.44278 |
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Barja Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,753 | 6,107 | 8,994 | 19,375 | 20,178 |
| Population Density | 513.2 / km² | 835.1 / km² | 1,229.9 / km² | 2,649.6 / km² | 2,759.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barja Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 115.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barja | +416.3% | +217.3% | +115.4% |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | +301.2% | +200.3% | +117.6% |
| Lebanon | +128% | +116.8% | +81% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barja Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barja | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Lebanon | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Barja Population Density
Population Density: 2,759 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barja | 20,178 | 7.3 km² | 2,759 / km² |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 2.6 million | 1,966.9 km² | 1,303 / km² |
| Lebanon | 5.8 million | 10,226.1 km² | 567 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Barja
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Barja
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
Barja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barja | 137,537 tn | 6.82 tn | 18,808.4 tons/km² |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 17,167,203 tn | 6.7 tn | 8,728 tons/km² |
| Lebanon | 32,952,252 tn | 5.68 tn | 3,222.4 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
Barja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 137,537 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,808.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 12:07 PM | 3.4 | 88.7 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/18 | 5:42 PM | 3.8 | 49.8 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 7:45 PM | 4.7 | 94.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/18 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of 'Eilabun, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 20.1 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 67 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 8.2 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 55.8 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/13 | 12:54 PM | 3.5 | 88.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km NNE of Tiberias, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 39.2 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Barja
Barja (Arabic: برجا, also known as Barja al-Chouf) is a coastal town in the Chouf District of Lebanon within the Mount Lebanon Governorate. With a population of around 31,500 people(2012), Barja lies 32 kilometers south of Beirut; at the midway poin..
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