Categories in Sousse
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sousse
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 550 | — |
| Cafes | 500 | — |
| Restaurants | 500 | — |
| Education | 361 | 16 years |
| Corporate management | 355 | 25 years |
| Clothing stores | 307 | — |
| Apartments | 305 | — |
| Electronics stores | 256 | 13 years |
| Beauty salons | 223 | — |
| Health and medical | 202 | — |
| Other accommodation | 189 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 180 | — |
| Real estate | 168 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 166 | — |
Sousse Facts
| Area | 43.7 km² |
| Population | 249,276 |
| Male Population | 125,751 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 123,525 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +336.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +56.4% |
| Median Age | 29.4 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 29.9) |
| Area Codes | 73 |
| Neighborhoods | Sahloul, Sousse Riadh, خزامة الشرقية, خزامة الغربية, Cité Ezzouhour |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.82539, 10.63699 |
| Postal Codes | 4000, 4023, 4031, 4039, 4059, More |
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Sousse Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,062 | 112,779 | 159,388 | 238,036 | 249,276 |
| Population Density | 1,306.1 / km² | 2,581.5 / km² | 3,648.4 / km² | 5,448.6 / km² | 5,705.9 / km² |
Sousse Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 49.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sousse | +317.2% | +111.1% | +49.3% |
| Sousse Governorate | +207.2% | +81.8% | +37.3% |
| Tunisia | +99.1% | +36.8% | +16% |
Sousse Median Age
Median Age: 29.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sousse | 29.4 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Sousse Governorate | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| Tunisia | 30.5 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 30.1 yrs |
Sousse Population Density
Population Density: 5,706 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sousse | 249,276 | 43.7 km² | 5,706 / km² |
| Sousse Governorate | 702,408 | 2,668.5 km² | 263 / km² |
| Tunisia | 11.2 million | 155,342.3 km² | 71.9 / km² |
Sousse Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 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 Sousse
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sousse
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sousse
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sousse
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sousse
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sousse CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sousse | 745,896 tn | 2.99 tn | 17,073.4 tons/km² |
| Sousse Governorate | 2,225,651 tn | 3.17 tn | 834.1 tons/km² |
| Tunisia | 28,300,683 tn | 2.54 tn | 182.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 745,896 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,073.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/16 | 10:49 AM | 4 | 94.2 km | 16,000 m | 22km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/13 | 7:37 PM | 4.4 | 42.8 km | 12,740 m | 3km ESE of Al Baqalitah, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/13 | 3:08 PM | 4.4 | 31.7 km | 20,200 m | 6km ENE of As Sayyadah, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/13 | 10:08 PM | 4.1 | 85.1 km | 10,000 m | 67km NE of Al Baqalitah, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/07 | 9:12 PM | 3.6 | 72 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/06 | 1:20 PM | 4.2 | 11.2 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/05 | 9:37 AM | 3.7 | 77.2 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/05 | 6:36 PM | 3.4 | 55.9 km | 12,500 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/05 | 6:16 PM | 3.4 | 60.6 km | 12,500 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/05 | 7:19 PM | 4 | 94 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
Sousse
Sousse or Soussa (Arabic: سوسة Sūsa, Berber: Susa) is a city in Tunisia, capital of the Sousse Governorate. Located 140 kilometres (87 miles) south of the capital Tunis, the city has 271,428 inhabitants (2014). Sousse is in the central-east of the ..
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