Categories in Bourj Hammoud
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bourj Hammoud
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 60 | — |
| Clothing stores | 56 | — |
| Restaurants | 45 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 42 | — |
| Jewelers and watches | 42 | — |
| Electronics stores | 32 | — |
| Cafes | 30 | — |
| Corporate management | 26 | 43 years |
| Car repair | 24 | — |
| Beauty salons | 23 | — |
| Education | 21 | — |
| Shoe stores | 18 | — |
| Shopping other | 16 | — |
| Churches | 15 | — |
| Apartments | 14 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 14 | — |
| Bakeries | 13 | — |
| All food and beverage | 12 | — |
| Banks | 12 | — |
| Mobile phone stores | 12 | — |
| Clothing accessories | 12 | — |
Bourj Hammoud Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 94,528 |
| Male Population | 48,224 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 46,304 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +285.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +90.6% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 26.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Bourj Hammoud, aubmc |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.88861, 35.53944 |
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Bourj Hammoud Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,514 | 36,196 | 49,584 | 98,831 | 94,528 | 84,280 | 71,476 |
| Population Density | 10,600.6 / km² | 15,652.3 / km² | 21,441.7 / km² | 42,737.7 / km² | 40,877 / km² | 36,445.4 / km² | 30,908.5 / km² |
Bourj Hammoud Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 90.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourj Hammoud | +285.6% | +161.2% | +90.6% |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | — | — | — |
| Lebanon | — | — | — |
Bourj Hammoud Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourj Hammoud | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Lebanon | 28.2 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
Bourj Hammoud Population Density
Population Density: 40,877 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourj Hammoud | 94,528 | 2.313 km² | 40,877 / km² |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 2.6 million | 1,966.9 km² | 1,303 / km² |
| Lebanon | 5.8 million | 10,226.1 km² | 567 / km² |
Bourj Hammoud Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bourj Hammoud
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bourj Hammoud CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourj Hammoud | 647,062 tn | 6.85 tn | 279,810.4 tons/km² |
| Mount Lebanon Governorate | 17,167,203 tn | 6.7 tn | 8,728 tons/km² |
| Lebanon | 32,952,252 tn | 5.68 tn | 3,222.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 647,062 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 279,810.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 12:07 PM | 3.4 | 66 km | 10,000 m | 16km ESE of Bcharre, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/18 | 3:27 PM | 3.2 | 72.6 km | 10,000 m | 23km WNW of Tripoli, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/18 | 5:42 PM | 3.8 | 63.2 km | 32,140 m | 44km WNW of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 1:24 PM | 3.7 | 23.4 km | 13,850 m | 19km WSW of Beirut, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/14 | 8:50 PM | 4.4 | 58 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Sirghaya, Syria | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/14 | 9:41 PM | 4 | 36 km | 12,700 m | 3km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/14 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 29.9 km | 21,550 m | 16km WNW of Jbail, Lebanon | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/09 | 6:19 PM | 4 | 67.1 km | 10,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/08 | 9:29 AM | 3.1 | 51.5 km | 20,100 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/08 | 3:45 PM | 3 | 67.2 km | 1,000 m | Lebanon - Syria region | usgs.gov |
Bourj Hammoud
Bourj Hammoud (or Burj Hammud) (Arabic: برج حموﺪ, Armenian: Պուրճ Համուտ), is a town and municipality in Lebanon located north-east of the capital Beirut, in the Metn district and is part of Greater Beirut. The town is heavily populated by Armenians..
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