Categories in Hama
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hama
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 383 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 350 |
| Electronics stores | 246 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Education | 225 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 206 |
| Clothing stores | 160 |
| Apartments | 144 |
| Mosques | 125 |
| Dentists | 116 |
Hama Facts
| Area | 21.0 km² |
| Population | 143,730 |
| Male Population | 74,635 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 69,095 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +49.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.4% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.9) |
| Area Codes | 33 |
| Neighborhoods | Al-Karameh, Bayad, Alkousor, Al-Shariaa, Al-Jalaa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 35.13179, 36.75783 |
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Hama Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 95,978 | 120,353 | 136,339 | 132,746 | 143,730 |
| Population Density | 4,570.4 / km² | 5,731.1 / km² | 6,492.3 / km² | 6,321.2 / km² | 6,844.3 / km² |
Hama Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama | +38.3% | +10.3% | -2.6% |
| Hama Governorate | +127.3% | +41.3% | +9.6% |
| Syria | +144.1% | +48.6% | +13.2% |
Hama Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Hama Governorate | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Syria | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
Hama Population Density
Population Density: 6,844 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama | 143,730 | 21 km² | 6,844 / km² |
| Hama Governorate | 1.4 million | 11,094.5 km² | 126 / km² |
| Syria | 18.5 million | 186,344 km² | 99.4 / km² |
Hama Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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 Hama
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Hama
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Hama
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Hama CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama | 234,848 tn | 1.63 tn | 11,183.2 tons/km² |
| Hama Governorate | 2,309,790 tn | 1.65 tn | 208.2 tons/km² |
| Syria | 30,828,133 tn | 1.66 tn | 165.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 234,848 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,183.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/03 | 3:08 AM | 4.4 | 92.1 km | 33,000 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/02 | 1:34 AM | 3.9 | 92 km | 13,000 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/02 | 7:57 PM | 4.2 | 44.7 km | 9,800 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/94 | 11:33 PM | 3.6 | 99.3 km | 10,000 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/92 | 2:05 AM | 3.2 | 23 km | 10,000 m | Syria | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/91 | 1:29 PM | 3.6 | 21.5 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/88 | 2:00 AM | 3.4 | 95.3 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Hama
Hama (Arabic: حماة Ḥamāh [ħaˈmaː], Biblical Ḥamāth, "fortress") is a city on the banks of the Orontes River in west-central Syria. It is located 213 km (132 mi) north of Damascus and 46 kilometres (29 mi) north of Homs. It is the provincial capital ..
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