Debdou Facts
| Area | 16.7 km² |
| Population | 5,390 |
| Male Population | 2,636 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,754 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +107.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.5% |
| Median Age | 27.7 years (Male: 26.9, Female: 28.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,739 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | GMT+01:00 |
| Lat & Lng | 33.98228, -3.04263 |
| Postal Codes | 65400, 65402 |
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Debdou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,601 | 3,646 | 4,294 | 5,119 | 5,390 | 5,510 | 5,556 |
| Population Density | 155.9 / km² | 218.5 / km² | 257.3 / km² | 306.8 / km² | 323 / km² | 330.2 / km² | 332.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDebdou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 25.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debdou | +107.2% | +47.8% | +25.5% |
| Oriental (Morocco) | — | — | — |
| Morocco | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Debdou Median Age
Median Age: 27.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debdou | 27.7 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Oriental (Morocco) | 27.7 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.8 yrs |
| Morocco | 26.6 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Debdou Population Density
Population Density: 323 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debdou | 5,390 | 16.7 km² | 323 / km² |
| Oriental (Morocco) | 2.1 million | 58,229.8 km² | 36 / km² |
| Morocco | 34.5 million | 591,745.3 km² | 58.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Debdou 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
Debdou Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,658 | $3,206 | $3,792 | $4,183 | $3,938 | $4,795 | $4,617 | $4,739 |
| Total GDP | $10.1M | $12.8M | $16.2M | $19M | $19.1M | $24.9M | $24.9M | $25.8M |
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
Debdou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debdou | 8,467 tn | 1.57 tn | 507.4 tons/km² |
| Oriental (Morocco) | 3,449,092 tn | 1.64 tn | 59.2 tons/km² |
| Morocco | 39,324,427 tn | 1.14 tn | 66.5 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
Debdou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,467 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 507.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/5/17 | 3:27 AM | 4.3 | 61.2 km | 10,000 m | 61km SSE of Debdou, Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/08 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 96.1 km | 9,600 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/06 | 5:03 AM | 3.6 | 99.9 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/06 | 4:52 PM | 3.5 | 98.3 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/06 | 12:34 PM | 3.7 | 83.3 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/05 | 10:26 AM | 3.5 | 96.7 km | 64,099 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/05 | 5:23 PM | 3.3 | 97.1 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/05 | 9:54 AM | 4.1 | 97.1 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/04 | 10:50 PM | 3.2 | 83.2 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/04 | 12:14 PM | 3.5 | 88.8 km | 0 m | Morocco | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Debdou
is a town in Morocco. It is known for its multi-ethnic population, including Jews and Berbers. Banu Urtajjen, a Berber family related to the Moroccan dynasty of the Wattasids, had their own semi-independent state here from 1430 until 1563.
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