Zaltan Facts
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population | 5,183 |
| Male Population | 2,629 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,554 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +106.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.4% |
| Median Age | 23.8 years (Male: 23.7, Female: 23.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.94701, 11.86647 |
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Zaltan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,515 | 4,250 | 4,653 | 5,015 | 5,183 | 5,371 | 5,541 |
| Population Density | 619.1 / km² | 1,046.2 / km² | 1,145.4 / km² | 1,234.5 / km² | 1,275.8 / km² | 1,322.1 / km² | 1,363.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridZaltan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaltan | +106.1% | +22% | +11.4% |
| Nuqat al Khams | — | — | — |
| Libya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zaltan Median Age
Median Age: 23.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaltan | 23.8 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Nuqat al Khams | 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)
Zaltan Population Density
Population Density: 1,276 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaltan | 5,183 | 4.063 km² | 1,276 / km² |
| Nuqat al Khams | 318,245 | 6,048.1 km² | 52.6 / 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
Zaltan 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
Zaltan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaltan | 20,537 tn | 3.96 tn | 5,055.3 tons/km² |
| Nuqat al Khams | 1,258,215 tn | 3.95 tn | 208 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
Zaltan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,537 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,055.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/17 | 8:26 AM | 4.4 | 94.7 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/13 | 4:42 AM | 4.7 | 49.6 km | 10,000 m | 12km WSW of Sabratah, Libya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Zaltan
Zaltan or Zelten (Arabic: زلطن) is a city in the district of Nuqat al Khams of northwestern Libya. The city, which has a population of around 17,700 (2009), is on the Mediterranean coast. It is located around 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Tripoli.
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