Categories in Tamanrasset
Auto Parts MarketAuto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairNew car dealersFarmingWholesalersClothing storesJewelers and watchesSewing ShopShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeMosquesMunicipal Administration OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionShrineState PoliceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding FirmBuilding Materials StoreCarpenterConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesFoundationHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentPaint StoreDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolPrimary SchoolUniversityLibrariesMuseums
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tamanrasset
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 86 |
| Education | 65 |
| Public administration | 58 |
| Apartments | 50 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 47 |
| Mosques | 44 |
| Cafes | 44 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Car repair | 35 |
Tamanrasset Facts
| Area | 34145.1 km² |
| Population | 130,778 |
| Male Population | 67,097 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 63,681 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +406.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.4% |
| Median Age | 20 years (Male: 20.1, Female: 19.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,640 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 29 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.78500, 5.52278 |
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Tamanrasset Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,820 | 58,618 | 79,534 | 111,117 | 130,778 | 146,035 | 159,523 |
| Population Density | 0.8 / km² | 1.7 / km² | 2.3 / km² | 3.3 / km² | 3.8 / km² | 4.3 / km² | 4.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTamanrasset Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 64.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamanrasset | +406.5% | +123.1% | +64.4% |
| Tamanrasset Province | — | — | — |
| Algeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tamanrasset Median Age
Median Age: 20 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamanrasset | 20 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Tamanrasset Province | 20.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Algeria | 25.1 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tamanrasset Population Density
Population Density: 3.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamanrasset | 130,778 | 34,145.1 km² | 3.8 / km² |
| Tamanrasset Province | 193,811 | 609,370.6 km² | 0.3 / km² |
| Algeria | 39.5 million | 2,312,254.9 km² | 17.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tamanrasset Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tamanrasset
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Tamanrasset Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,460 | $6,833 | $8,648 | $10,545 | $10,647 | $12,293 | $12,197 | $11,640 |
| Total GDP | $437.2M | $472.4M | $678.8M | $924.9M | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Tamanrasset CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamanrasset | 215,456 tn | 1.65 tn | 6.3 tons/km² |
| Tamanrasset Province | 319,163 tn | 1.65 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Algeria | 69,721,458 tn | 1.77 tn | 30.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Tamanrasset CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 215,456 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6.3 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14/13 | 4:56 PM | 4.5 | 52.5 km | 10,000 m | 41km WNW of Tamanrasset, Algeria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tamanrasset
Tamanrasset /tæmᵻnræsᵻt/ (Arabic: تمنراست , also known as Tamenɣest, Tamanghasset or Tamenghest, Tuareg: ⵜⵎⵏⵘⵙⵜ ) is an oasis city and capital of Tamanrasset Province in southern Algeria, in the Ahaggar Mountains. It is the chief city of the Algerian..
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