Abyar, Libya Facts
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Population | 24,965 |
| Male Population | 12,664 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 12,301 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +199.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +48.1% |
| Median Age | 23.8 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 23.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.19000, 20.59653 |
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Abyar, Libya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,335 | 13,888 | 16,861 | 18,189 | 24,965 | 26,553 | 28,380 |
| Population Density | 866 / km² | 1,442.9 / km² | 1,751.8 / km² | 1,889.8 / km² | 2,593.8 / km² | 2,758.8 / km² | 2,948.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAbyar, Libya Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 48.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyar, Libya | +199.5% | +79.8% | +48.1% |
| Marj | — | — | — |
| Libya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abyar, Libya Median Age
Median Age: 23.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyar, Libya | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Marj | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Libya | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Abyar, Libya Population Density
Population Density: 2,594 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyar, Libya | 24,965 | 9.6 km² | 2,594 / km² |
| Marj | 203,688 | 10,818.1 km² | 18.8 / km² |
| Libya | 6.2 million | 1,614,874.2 km² | 3.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abyar, Libya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Abyar, Libya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyar, Libya | 98,922 tn | 3.96 tn | 10,277.6 tons/km² |
| Marj | 807,097 tn | 3.96 tn | 74.6 tons/km² |
| Libya | 24,635,445 tn | 3.96 tn | 15.3 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
Abyar, Libya CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 98,922 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,277.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/17 | 7:00 PM | 4.3 | 69.7 km | 10,000 m | 30km NNE of Al Marj, Libya | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/15 | 10:47 PM | 4.1 | 42.5 km | 10,000 m | 31km SE of Al Marj, Libya | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/12 | 3:33 PM | 4.8 | 96.4 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/08 | 8:42 AM | 3.6 | 73 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/08 | 8:58 PM | 3.9 | 61.2 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/99 | 2:43 PM | 4.1 | 71.6 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/96 | 10:43 AM | 4.4 | 17.8 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/93 | 12:32 AM | 4.5 | 20.2 km | 33,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/88 | 7:12 PM | 4.4 | 53.4 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/88 | 3:48 PM | 5.3 | 57.7 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Libya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Abyar, Libya
Abyar (al-Abyā) (Arabic: الأبيار Al Abyār) is a town in the Marj District, Libya, roughly 50 km to the east of the city of Benghazi and 42 km southwest of the city of Marj. (As of 2010), its estimated population was 32,563.
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