Categories in Mosta
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mosta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 74 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 68 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 56 | — |
| Beauty salons | 54 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 42 | — |
| Car repair | 42 | — |
| Clothing stores | 37 | — |
| Buses and trains | 35 | — |
| Electronics stores | 32 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 32 | — |
| Apartments | 28 | — |
| Fitness centers | 27 | — |
| Hairdressers | 26 | — |
| Education | 25 | 24 years |
Mosta Facts
| Area | 4.5 km² |
| Population | 18,898 |
| Male Population | 9,302 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 9,596 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +76.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.2% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years (Male: 37.5, Female: 39.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Tad-Daqqaq, Santa Margerita, Is-Sgħajtar, Bidnija, Ta' Żokkrija |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.90917, 14.42556 |
| Postal Codes | MST, NXR |
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Mosta Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,718 | 13,636 | 16,124 | 18,374 | 18,898 |
| Population Density | 2,381.8 / km² | 3,030.2 / km² | 3,583.1 / km² | 4,083.1 / km² | 4,199.6 / km² |
Mosta Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosta | +71.4% | +34.7% | +14% |
| Mosta | +69.9% | +31.8% | +14.5% |
| Malta | +37.2% | +17.6% | +8% |
Mosta Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosta | 38.4 yrs | 39.4 yrs | 37.5 yrs |
| Mosta | 38.3 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| Malta | 40.5 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.2 yrs |
Mosta Population Density
Population Density: 4,200 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosta | 18,898 | 4.5 km² | 4,200 / km² |
| Mosta | 20,047 | 6.8 km² | 2,945 / km² |
| Malta | 408,975 | 315.6 km² | 1,296 / km² |
Mosta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Mosta
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mosta
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mosta
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Mosta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosta | 164,011 tn | 8.68 tn | 36,447 tons/km² |
| Mosta | 173,983 tn | 8.68 tn | 25,555.9 tons/km² |
| Malta | 3,415,252 tn | 8.35 tn | 10,823 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 164,011 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 36,447 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/17 | 10:10 PM | 3 | 14.5 km | 11,270 m | 1km SE of Marsaxlokk, Malta | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/16 | 5:01 PM | 4.1 | 41.8 km | 9,910 m | 36km NE of Sliema, Malta | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/13 | 3:57 AM | 4.1 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | 10km SE of Pozzallo, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/11 | 1:02 PM | 4.1 | 42.1 km | 20,300 m | Malta region | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/11 | 9:25 AM | 3.5 | 42.8 km | 19,900 m | Malta region | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/08 | 6:12 AM | 3.2 | 42 km | 63,200 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/08 | 10:58 AM | 3.3 | 80.1 km | 10,000 m | central Mediterranean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/05 | 8:41 AM | 3.6 | 98.6 km | 20,500 m | Sicily, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/05 | 8:35 AM | 3.6 | 98.6 km | 21,300 m | Sicily, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/05 | 2:18 AM | 3 | 80.5 km | 10,000 m | Sicily, Italy | usgs.gov |
Mosta
Mosta (Maltese: Il-Mosta) is a town in the Northern Region of Malta, to the north-west of Valletta. In 2014, it had an estimated population of 20,241. Mosta celebrates the feast of the Assumption every 15 August, popular among both the locals and the..
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