Categories in Latakia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Latakia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 451 | — |
| Restaurants | 398 | — |
| Cafes | 384 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 371 | — |
| Electronics stores | 286 | 16 years |
| Education | 263 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 262 | — |
| Clothing stores | 252 | — |
| Apartments | 204 | — |
| Beauty salons | 142 | — |
Latakia Facts
| Area | 10.7 km² |
| Population | 138,123 |
| Male Population | 70,348 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 67,775 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +79.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.7% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.9) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Neighborhoods | Mashrou Al Ziraa, Al Sheer, Sheikh Daher, Mashrou Al Awqaf, Al Owaynah |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+03:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 35.53168, 35.79011 |
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Latakia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,791 | 113,576 | 133,253 | 128,202 | 138,123 |
| Population Density | 7,185.1 / km² | 10,627 / km² | 12,468.1 / km² | 11,995.5 / km² | 12,923.8 / km² |
Latakia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia | +66.9% | +12.9% | -3.8% |
| Latakia Governorate | +95.8% | +29% | +3.7% |
| Syria | +144.1% | +48.6% | +13.2% |
Latakia Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Latakia Governorate | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Syria | 21.7 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
Latakia Population Density
Population Density: 12,924 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia | 138,123 | 10.7 km² | 12,924 / km² |
| Latakia Governorate | 840,297 | 2,445.1 km² | 344 / km² |
| Syria | 18.5 million | 186,344 km² | 99.4 / km² |
Latakia 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 Latakia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Latakia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Latakia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Latakia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Latakia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia | 41,034 tn | 0.3 tn | 3,839.4 tons/km² |
| Latakia Governorate | 1,355,487 tn | 1.61 tn | 554.4 tons/km² |
| Syria | 30,828,133 tn | 1.66 tn | 165.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,034 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,839.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.3) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/19 | 8:10 PM | 3 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | 11km NW of Toygarli, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/19 | 5:35 AM | 4 | 57.4 km | 10,000 m | 10km WSW of Samandagi, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/15 | 4:01 AM | 4.4 | 59.7 km | 11,800 m | 3km S of Samandagi, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/14 | 7:25 AM | 4.1 | 24.7 km | 10,000 m | 22km SW of Latakia, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/13 | 12:22 AM | 4 | 56 km | 17,400 m | 9km SW of Samandagi, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/09 | 4:29 AM | 5 | 60.8 km | 10,400 m | Turkey-Syria border region | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/07 | 1:06 PM | 3.8 | 95.8 km | 7,600 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/06 | 5:01 AM | 4.5 | 36.7 km | 39,000 m | near the coast of Syria | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/06 | 12:28 AM | 4.2 | 46.1 km | 21,600 m | near the coast of Syria | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 10:05 PM | 5 | 45.3 km | 27,300 m | near the coast of Syria | usgs.gov |
Latakia
Latakia; Lattakia or Latakiyah (Arabic: اللَاذِقِيَّة al-Lādhiqīyah Syrian pronunciation: [el.laːdˈʔɪjje, -laːðˈqɪjja]), is the principal port city of Syria, as well as the capital of the Latakia Governorate. Historically, it has also been known as..
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