Categories in Samarkand
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Samarkand
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 576 |
| Restaurants | 476 |
| Shopping | 434 |
| Hotels and motels | 304 |
| Education | 247 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 212 |
| Corporate management | 203 |
Samarkand Facts
| Area | 572.2 km² |
| Population | 791,037 |
| Male Population | 396,813 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 394,224 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +163.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +28.4% |
| Median Age | 23.9 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 24.3) |
| Area Codes | 66, 662 |
| Neighborhoods | Qavchinon, Kaftarkhona, Sat-tepo, Zebiniso |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Uzbekistan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.65417, 66.95972 |
| Postal Codes | 140100, 140101, 140103, 140104, 140105, More |
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Samarkand Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 300,443 | 495,813 | 616,210 | 754,209 | 791,037 |
| Population Density | 525.1 / km² | 866.5 / km² | 1,076.9 / km² | 1,318.1 / km² | 1,382.5 / km² |
Samarkand Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand | +151% | +52.1% | +22.4% |
| Samarqand Region | +139.8% | +56.1% | +26.9% |
| Uzbekistan | +113.3% | +45.5% | +21.9% |
Samarkand Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand | 23.9 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Samarqand Region | 23.9 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Uzbekistan | 23.9 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Samarkand Population Density
Population Density: 1,383 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand | 791,037 | 572.2 km² | 1,383 / km² |
| Samarqand Region | 3.4 million | 16,511.8 km² | 205 / km² |
| Uzbekistan | 29.9 million | 448,926.4 km² | 66.6 / km² |
Samarkand Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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 Samarkand
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Samarkand
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Samarkand
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Samarkand
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Samarkand CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarkand | 2,308,767 tn | 2.92 tn | 4,035 tons/km² |
| Samarqand Region | 9,900,404 tn | 2.92 tn | 599.6 tons/km² |
| Uzbekistan | 89,900,922 tn | 3.01 tn | 200.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,308,767 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,035 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8.4) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29/17 | 1:49 PM | 5.1 | 91.5 km | 14,130 m | 34km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/16 | 11:50 AM | 4.6 | 59.8 km | 16,230 m | 30km NE of Bulung'ur, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/16 | 12:12 PM | 5 | 61.2 km | 24,210 m | 19km E of Kitob Shahri, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/14 | 6:38 AM | 4.5 | 60.8 km | 24,090 m | 32km E of Bulung'ur, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/14 | 4:22 PM | 4.5 | 95.3 km | 44,910 m | 32km SSE of Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/13 | 6:08 AM | 5.7 | 45.2 km | 18,000 m | 19km NNE of Bulung'ur, Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/10 | 9:45 AM | 4.7 | 49.5 km | 10,000 m | Tajikistan | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/09 | 9:07 PM | 4 | 17.4 km | 37,600 m | eastern Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/08 | 4:09 AM | 3.6 | 74.5 km | 37,700 m | eastern Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/05 | 11:33 PM | 3.9 | 73.9 km | 74,600 m | eastern Uzbekistan | usgs.gov |
Samarkand
Samarkand (from Sogdian: "Stone Fort" or "Rock Town"; Uzbek: Samarqand; Persian: سمرقند; Cyrillic/Russian: Самарканд.), alternatively Samarqand or Samarcand, is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, prospering from its location on the..
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