Ramat Rachel Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 3,824 |
| Male Population | 1,910 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,914 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +82.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.9% |
| Median Age | 22.3 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 23) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Neighborhoods | Talpiot, Ramat Rahel, Gilo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Israel Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.73333, 35.21667 |
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Ramat Rachel Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,098 | 3,020 | 4,391 | 6,315 | 3,824 | 4,208 | 4,632 |
| Population Density | 1,598.5 / km² | 2,301 / km² | 3,345.5 / km² | 4,811.4 / km² | 2,913.5 / km² | 3,206.1 / km² | 3,529.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRamat Rachel Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramat Rachel | +82.3% | +26.6% | -12.9% |
| Jerusalem District | — | — | — |
| Israel | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ramat Rachel Median Age
Median Age: 22.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramat Rachel | 22.3 yrs | 23 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Jerusalem District | 23.3 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 22.5 yrs |
| Israel | 29.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ramat Rachel Population Density
Population Density: 2,914 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramat Rachel | 3,824 | 1.313 km² | 2,914 / km² |
| Jerusalem District | 1.3 million | 652.3 km² | 2,003 / km² |
| Israel | 8.3 million | 22,078 km² | 374 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ramat Rachel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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.
Neighborhoods in Ramat Rachel
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ramat Rachel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ramat Rachel
Ramat Rachel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramat Rachel | 4,172 tn | 1.09 tn | 3,178.8 tons/km² |
| Jerusalem District | 10,639,476 tn | 8.15 tn | 16,311.4 tons/km² |
| Israel | 81,985,471 tn | 9.92 tn | 3,713.4 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
Ramat Rachel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,172 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,178.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/15 | 2:39 AM | 4.2 | 44.8 km | 13,000 m | 24km NNE of `En Boqeq, Israel | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/07 | 7:38 AM | 4 | 31.8 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/07 | 10:19 PM | 4.4 | 29.7 km | 11,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.2 | 35.9 km | 5,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 9:18 AM | 4.6 | 32.7 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:14 PM | 4.5 | 72.9 km | 15,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/07 | 10:12 PM | 4 | 81.6 km | 2,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 2:57 AM | 3.1 | 48.6 km | 10,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/06 | 8:22 AM | 4 | 39.8 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 4:58 AM | 4.5 | 41 km | 1,000 m | Dead Sea region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ramat Rachel
Ramat Rachel (Hebrew: רָמַת רָחֵל, lit. Rachel's Heights) is a kibbutz located south of Jerusalem in Israel, as an enclave within Jerusalem's municipal boundaries. Overlooking Bethlehem and Rachel's Tomb (for which the kibbutz name is named) and situ..
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