Benghazi District
District of Libya
Benghazi is the second-most populous city in Libya and the largest in Cyrenaica.
A port on the Mediterranean Sea in the State of Libya, Benghazi had joint-capital status alongside Tripoli, possibly because the King and the Senussi royal family were associated with Cyrenaica rather than Tripolitania. The city was also provisional capital of the National Transitional Council. Benghazi continues to hold institutions and organizations normally associated with a national capital city, such as the country's parliament, national library, and the headquarters of Libyan Airlines, the national airline, and of the National Oil Corporation. This creates a constant atmosphere of rivalry and sensitivities between Benghazi and Tripoli, and between Cyrenaica and Tripolitania. The population was 670,797 at the 2006 census. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Benghazi District | 12,961.3 km² |
| Population | 736,945 |
| Male Population | 373,818 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 363,126 (49.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +139.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +17.8% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 23.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 23.8 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Standard Time |
Map of Benghazi District
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 308,251 | 515,619 | 625,852 | 736,945 |
| Population Density | 23.8 / km² | 39.8 / km² | 48.3 / km² | 56.9 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.8% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi District | +139.1% | +42.9% | +17.8% |
| Libya | +139.8% | +43% | +17.7% |
Population By Age and Gender
Benghazi District Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 40,988 | 39,039 | 80,028 |
| 5-9 | 37,427 | 35,958 | 73,386 |
| 10-14 | 38,567 | 36,947 | 75,514 |
| 15-19 | 40,416 | 39,289 | 79,706 |
| 20-24 | 40,290 | 39,451 | 79,742 |
| 25-29 | 39,934 | 38,857 | 78,792 |
| 30-34 | 34,617 | 33,933 | 68,550 |
| 35-39 | 27,169 | 27,189 | 54,358 |
| 40-44 | 19,595 | 19,609 | 39,205 |
| 45-49 | 14,000 | 13,699 | 27,700 |
| 50-54 | 8,996 | 9,451 | 18,447 |
| 55-59 | 8,546 | 8,462 | 17,008 |
| 60-64 | 7,135 | 6,097 | 13,232 |
| 65-69 | 5,943 | 5,187 | 11,131 |
| 70-74 | 4,218 | 3,828 | 8,047 |
| 75-79 | 3,217 | 3,136 | 6,354 |
| 80-84 | 1,691 | 1,727 | 3,419 |
| 85 Plus | 1,069 | 1,266 | 2,335 |
Population Density
Population Density: 56.9 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi District | 736,945 | 12,961.3 km² | 56.9 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 54,361 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 61,156 | 1.2% | 679 |
| 200 | 67,951 | 1.1% | 679 |
| 300 | 61,156 | -1% | -679 |
| 400 | 54,361 | -1.2% | -679 |
| 500 | 57,079 | 0.5% | 271 |
| 600 | 59,797 | 0.5% | 271 |
| 700 | 62,515 | 0.4% | 271 |
| 800 | 65,233 | 0.4% | 271 |
| 900 | 66,592 | 0.2% | 135 |
| 1000 | 67,951 | 0.2% | 135 |
| 1100 | 47,566 | -3.5% | -2,038 |
| 1200 | 27,181 | -5.4% | -2,038 |
| 1300 | 40,771 | 4.1% | 1,359 |
| 1400 | 54,361 | 2.9% | 1,359 |
| 1500 | 67,951 | 2.3% | 1,359 |
| 1600 | 67,951 | 0% | 0 |
| 1700 | 67,951 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 65,826 | -0.3% | -212 |
| 1900 | 87,898 | 2.9% | 2,207 |
| 1910 | 90,885 | 3.4% | 2,987 |
| 1920 | 90,139 | -0.8% | -746 |
| 1930 | 89,053 | -1.2% | -1,086 |
| 1940 | 112,733 | 26.6% | 23,680 |
| 1950 | 127,936 | 13.5% | 15,203 |
| 1960 | 166,492 | 30.1% | 38,556 |
| 1970 | 244,238 | 46.7% | 77,746 |
| 1990 | 515,619 | 45.3% | 135,690 |
| 2000 | 625,852 | 21.4% | 110,233 |
| 2020 | 795,769 | 12.8% | 84,958 |
| 2030 | 884,559 | 11.2% | 88,790 |
| 2040 | 963,924 | 9% | 79,365 |
| 2050 | 1,031,133 | 7% | 67,209 |
| 2060 | 1,065,048 | 3.3% | 33,915 |
| 2070 | 1,074,798 | 0.9% | 9,750 |
| 2080 | 1,072,072 | -0.3% | -2,726 |
| 2090 | 1,057,476 | -1.4% | -14,596 |
| 2100 | 1,033,094 | -2.3% | -24,382 |
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.Cities in Benghazi District
Other Districts in Libya
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Batnan, Libya | 79,721.9 km² | 172,636 | 5.61 / mi² |
| Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Libya | 8,388.5 km² | 228,235 | 70.5 / mi² |
| Al Jufrah, Libya | 1,333.4 km² | 88,435 | 171.8 / mi² |
| Al Marqab, Libya | 7,993 km² | 597,728 | 193.7 / mi² |
| Al Wahat District | 197,448.3 km² | 198,148 | 2.6 / mi² |
| Derna District | 21,148.8 km² | 177,649 | 21.8 / mi² |
| Ghat District | 50,340 km² | 25,743 | 1.32 / mi² |
| Jufra | 115,068.4 km² | 57,822 | 1.3 / mi² |
| Kufra District | 420,574.9 km² | 53,631 | 0.33 / mi² |
| Marj District | 11,411.9 km² | 213,899 | 48.5 / mi² |
| Misrata District | 26,239.2 km² | 416,182 | 41.1 / mi² |
| Murzuq District | 280,514.6 km² | 87,423 | 0.81 / mi² |
| Nalut, Libya | 66,582.2 km² | 110,859 | 4.31 / mi² |
| Sabha District | 17,232.1 km² | 147,822 | 22.2 / mi² |
| Sirte District | 69,496.6 km² | 155,345 | 5.79 / mi² |
| The Five Points, Libya | 5,817.3 km² | 315,020 | 140.3 / mi² |
| Tripoli, Libya | 2,581 km² | 1.3 million | 1,298 / mi² |
| Wadi al Hayaa District | 32,399.2 km² | 84,626 | 6.76 / mi² |
| Wadi al Shatii District | 95,945.5 km² | 87,244 | 2.36 / mi² |
| Western Mountains, Libya | 88,765.5 km² | 326,398 | 9.52 / mi² |
| Zawiya District | 3,330.3 km² | 672,202 | 522.8 / mi² |
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