Categories in Sirte
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire ShopCommercial PrinterFarmingHygiene articles wholesalerImport Export CompanyWholesalersChildren and baby clothingClothing storesJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingYouth Clothing StoreMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderCity CourthouseDepartment of Motor VehiclesGovernment OfficeGroup HomeMosquesPost OfficeReligionElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectric Utility CompanyHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentPaint StoreCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolPreschoolUniversityAmphitheaterLibrariesPhotography Studio
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sirte
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 146 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 88 |
| Clothing stores | 80 |
| Apartments | 69 |
| Education | 63 |
| Cafes | 51 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 39 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
Sirte Facts
| Area | 8.6 km² |
| Population | 37,313 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.8% |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | السبخة, الحي رقم 2, حي رقم 1, حي رقم 3, حي الدولار |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.20892, 16.58866 |
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Sirte Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,941 | 27,690 | 31,407 | 34,474 | 37,313 |
| Population Density | 2,196.1 / km² | 3,210.4 / km² | 3,641.4 / km² | 3,997 / km² | 4,326.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sirte Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirte | +82% | +24.5% | +9.8% |
| Sirte District | +138.7% | +42.8% | +17.7% |
| Libya | +139.4% | +43% | +17.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sirte Population Density
Population Density: 4,326 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirte | 37,313 | 8.6 km² | 4,326 / km² |
| Sirte District | 154,336 | 75,463.6 km² | 2 / km² |
| Libya | 6.2 million | 1,614,874.2 km² | 3.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sirte Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Sirte
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sirte
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
Sirte CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirte | 147,850 tn | 3.96 tn | 17,142 tons/km² |
| Sirte District | 610,769 tn | 3.96 tn | 8.1 tons/km² |
| Libya | 24,635,445 tn | 3.96 tn | 15.3 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
Sirte CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 147,850 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,142 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/92 | 3:13 PM | 4.3 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/83 | 10:39 PM | 4.4 | 57.8 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sirte
Sirte (/ˈsɜːrt/; Arabic: سرت, pronunciation ; from Ancient Greek: Σύρτις), also spelled Sirt, Surt, Sert or Syrte, is a city in Libya. It is on the south coast of the Gulf of Sidra (ancient Syrtis Major, from which Sirte's name is derived). Sirte l..
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