Categories in Karbala
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Karbala
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 1,735 |
| Shopping | 1,209 |
| Hotels and motels | 738 |
| Restaurants | 577 |
| Education | 564 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 556 |
| Electronics stores | 523 |
| Religion | 486 |
| Mosques | 482 |
Karbala Facts
| Area | 2185.8 km² |
| Population | 1,548,284 |
| Male Population | 784,193 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 764,091 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +368.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +96.4% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,453 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 32 |
| Neighborhoods | Al Hussain, Al Baladiya, Al Hur, Industrial District, Al Qadisyia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.61603, 44.02488 |
| Postal Codes | 56001 |
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Karbala Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 330,656 | 565,760 | 788,406 | 1,321,440 | 1,548,284 | 1,768,899 | 1,994,385 |
| Population Density | 151.3 / km² | 258.8 / km² | 360.7 / km² | 604.6 / km² | 708.3 / km² | 809.3 / km² | 912.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKarbala Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 96.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karbala | +368.2% | +173.7% | +96.4% |
| Karbala Governorate | — | — | — |
| Iraq | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karbala Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karbala | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Karbala Governorate | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Iraq | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Karbala Population Density
Population Density: 708 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karbala | 1.5 million | 2,185.8 km² | 708 / km² |
| Karbala Governorate | 1.1 million | 4,988.5 km² | 229 / km² |
| Iraq | 36.4 million | 437,126.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karbala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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 Karbala
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Karbala
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Karbala
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Karbala
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
Karbala Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,938 | $4,021 | $8,288 | $6,486 | $7,674 | $8,583 | $7,972 | $8,453 |
| Total GDP | $2.9B | $2.1B | $5.3B | $5.2B | $6.9B | $9.9B | $10.6B | $11.9B |
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
Karbala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karbala | 5,725,218 tn | 3.7 tn | 2,619.3 tons/km² |
| Karbala Governorate | 4,232,683 tn | 3.7 tn | 848.5 tons/km² |
| Iraq | 134,886,662 tn | 3.71 tn | 308.6 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
Karbala CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,725,218 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,619.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/90 | 5:55 AM | 4.6 | 17 km | 37,600 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Karbala
Karbala (Arabic: كربلاء; Karbalā’; also referred to as Karbalā' al-Muqaddasah) is a city in Iraq, located about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Baghdad. Karbala is the capital of Karbala Governorate, and has an estimated population of 572,300 people (20..
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