Categories in Tripoli
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tripoli
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,721 | 19 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,087 | 11 years |
| Cafes | 967 | — |
| Education | 782 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 781 | — |
| Electronics stores | 768 | 16 years |
| Restaurants | 756 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 570 | 16 years |
| Corporate management | 540 | 25 years |
| Apartments | 463 | — |
Tripoli Facts
| Area | 213.3 km² |
| Population | 813,288 |
| Male Population | 412,544 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 400,744 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +109.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.6% |
| Median Age | 23.8 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 23.8) |
| Area Codes | 21, 22 |
| Neighborhoods | Souq Al Jum'aa, Hai Alandalus, Alhadba Alkhadra, Ben Ashour, Al-Seyaheyya |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.87519, 13.18746 |
Map of Tripoli
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Tripoli Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,158 | 611,427 | 685,478 | 753,530 | 813,288 |
| Population Density | 1,819.7 / km² | 2,866.3 / km² | 3,213.5 / km² | 3,532.5 / km² | 3,812.7 / km² |
Tripoli Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | +94.1% | +23.2% | +9.9% |
| Tripoli District, Libya | +138.9% | +42.9% | +17.7% |
| Libya | +139.4% | +43% | +17.7% |
Tripoli Median Age
Median Age: 23.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Tripoli District, Libya | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Libya | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
Tripoli Population Density
Population Density: 3,813 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 813,288 | 213.3 km² | 3,813 / km² |
| Tripoli District, Libya | 1.2 million | 835.5 km² | 1,404 / km² |
| Libya | 6.2 million | 1,614,874.2 km² | 3.9 / km² |
Tripoli Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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 Tripoli
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tripoli
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tripoli
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tripoli CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 3,178,242 tn | 3.91 tn | 14,899.5 tons/km² |
| Tripoli District, Libya | 4,607,356 tn | 3.93 tn | 5,514.7 tons/km² |
| Libya | 24,635,445 tn | 3.96 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,178,242 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.91 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,899.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.9) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/13 | 4:42 AM | 4.7 | 79 km | 10,000 m | 12km WSW of Sabratah, Libya | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 1:55 AM | 3.5 | 92.8 km | 10,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/88 | 12:07 PM | 5.2 | 35.5 km | 10,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/88 | 6:22 PM | 4.1 | 80.1 km | 10,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/88 | 4:22 AM | 4.4 | 36.3 km | 10,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/75 | 11:49 AM | 3.9 | 52.3 km | 33,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/74 | 6:29 AM | 5.6 | 45.6 km | 17,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
Tripoli
Tripoli (Arabic: طرابلس, Ṭarābulus; Berber: Ṭrables) is the de jure capital city and the largest city of Libya. Tripoli, with its metropolitan area, has a population of about 3,200,000 million people. The city is located in the northwestern part of ..
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