Brega
City in Libya
Brega, also known as Mersa Brega or Marsa al-Brega, is a complex of several smaller towns, industry installations and education establishments situated in Libya on the Gulf of Sidra, the most southerly point of the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in the former Ajdabiya District, which in 2007 was merged into the Al Wahat District. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Brega | 2.028 km² |
| Population | 1,720 |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +2,105.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +11.3% |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
Map of Brega
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78 | 1,281 | 1,545 | 1,720 |
| Population Density | 38.5 / km² | 631.5 / km² | 761.7 / km² | 848.0 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brega | +2,105.1% | +34.3% | +11.3% |
| Al Wahat District | +139.9% | +42.9% | +17.7% |
| Libya | +139.8% | +43% | +17.7% |
Population Density
Population Density: 848.0 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brega | 1,720 | 2.028 km² | 848.0 / km² |
| Al Wahat District | 198,148 | 197,448.3 km² | 1.0 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1960 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 43 | n/a | n/a |
| 1970 | 62 | 44.2% | 19 |
| 1990 | 1,281 | 354.5% | 609 |
| 2000 | 1,545 | 20.6% | 264 |
| 2020 | 1,856 | 9.6% | 155 |
| 2030 | 2,126 | 14.5% | 270 |
| 2040 | 2,320 | 9.1% | 194 |
| 2050 | 2,513 | 8.3% | 193 |
| 2060 | 2,551 | 1.5% | 38 |
| 2070 | 2,590 | 1.5% | 39 |
| 2080 | 2,590 | 0% | 0 |
| 2090 | 2,590 | 0% | 0 |
| 2100 | 2,590 | 0% | 0 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Other Cities in Al Wahat District
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajdabiya | 21.1 km² | 67,618 | 8,289 / mi² |
| Al Zawiyatina, Libya | 2.078 km² | 3,359 | 4,187 / mi² |
| Awjila | 334.8 km² | 6,000 | 46.4 / mi² |
| Jalo, Libya | 6.4 km² | 9,881 | 3,967 / mi² |
| Marada | 1.583 km² | 313 | 512.2 / mi² |
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