Categories in Gabès
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gabès
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Cafes | 144 |
| Shopping | 125 |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Clothing stores | 104 |
| Education | 86 |
| Public administration | 83 |
| Electronics stores | 77 |
| Health and medical | 74 |
| Corporate management | 55 |
| All food and beverage | 51 |
| Bakeries | 49 |
| Dentists | 45 |
| Beauty salons | 43 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 42 |
| Car repair | 41 |
Gabès Facts
| Area | 454.8 km² |
| Population | 168,021 |
| Male Population | 83,488 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 84,533 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +130.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.8% |
| Median Age | 29.7 years (Male: 28.9, Female: 30.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,660 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 75 |
| Neighborhoods | Bab Bhar, Djara, El Menzel, l'ancien Bled, Cité El Manara |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.88146, 10.09820 |
| Postal Codes | 6000, 6001, 6011, 6012, 6040, More |
Map of Gabès
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Gabès Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,020 | 110,530 | 132,507 | 155,544 | 168,021 | 175,068 | 182,020 |
| Population Density | 160.6 / km² | 243.1 / km² | 291.4 / km² | 342 / km² | 369.5 / km² | 385 / km² | 400.3 / km² |
Gabès Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 26.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabès | +130.1% | +52% | +26.8% |
| Gabès Governorate | — | — | — |
| Tunisia | — | — | — |
Gabès Median Age
Median Age: 29.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabès | 29.7 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 28.9 yrs |
| Gabès Governorate | 29.7 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 28.9 yrs |
| Tunisia | 30.5 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 30.1 yrs |
Gabès Population Density
Population Density: 370 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabès | 168,021 | 454.8 km² | 370 / km² |
| Gabès Governorate | 381,508 | 7,457.8 km² | 51.2 / km² |
| Tunisia | 11.2 million | 155,342.3 km² | 71.9 / km² |
Gabès Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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.
Neighborhoods in Gabès
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gabès
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gabès
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gabès
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gabès
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gabès Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,698 | $5,030 | $8,058 | $8,592 | $10,564 | $10,949 | $10,694 | $10,660 |
| Total GDP | $628.3M | $715.1M | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $2B | $2B |
Gabès CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabès | 445,495 tn | 2.65 tn | 979.6 tons/km² |
| Gabès Governorate | 1,026,392 tn | 2.69 tn | 137.6 tons/km² |
| Tunisia | 28,300,683 tn | 2.54 tn | 182.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 445,495 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 979.6 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/18 | 12:18 AM | 5.1 | 68.3 km | 10,000 m | 23km SSW of Al Mazzunah, Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/08 | 1:17 AM | 4.2 | 88.5 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/01 | 9:29 AM | 3.8 | 54.9 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/98 | 4:41 AM | 3.9 | 11.6 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/92 | 12:33 AM | 4.5 | 77.2 km | 33,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/88 | 5:47 PM | 4 | 84.6 km | 19,400 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/88 | 7:43 AM | 4.3 | 87.5 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/86 | 10:48 AM | 4.4 | 71.1 km | 10,000 m | Tunisia | usgs.gov |
Gabès
Gabès (Tunisian Arabic: ڨابس Gābis), also spelt Cabès, Cabes, Kabes, Gabbs and Gaps, is the capital city of the Gabès Governorate, a province of Tunisia. It lies on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès. With a population of 152,921 (census 2014) it is th..
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