Gjinkar Facts
| Area | 202.3 km² |
| Population | 1,746 |
| Male Population | 884 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 862 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +60.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -28.4% |
| Median Age | 41 years (Male: 39.8, Female: 42) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.19944, 20.40611 |
| Postal Codes | 6404 |
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Gjinkar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,086 | 2,364 | 2,439 | 1,748 | 1,746 |
| Population Density | 5.4 / km² | 11.7 / km² | 12.1 / km² | 8.6 / km² | 8.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gjinkar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 28.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjinkar | +61% | -26.1% | -28.3% |
| Gjirokastër County | -92.8% | -72.9% | -45.5% |
| Albania | +19.9% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gjinkar Median Age
Median Age: 41 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjinkar | 41 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
| Gjirokastër County | 41.1 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gjinkar Population Density
Population Density: 8.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjinkar | 1,746 | 202.3 km² | 8.6 / km² |
| Gjirokastër County | 65,613 | 2,879.8 km² | 22.8 / km² |
| Albania | 2.9 million | 28,671.4 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gjinkar 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
Gjinkar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gjinkar | 4,680 tn | 2.68 tn | 23.1 tons/km² |
| Gjirokastër County | 183,390 tn | 2.8 tn | 63.7 tons/km² |
| Albania | 7,341,173 tn | 2.55 tn | 256 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
Gjinkar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,680 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/19 | 10:35 PM | 4.2 | 17.1 km | 27,540 m | 11km WNW of Kefalovryson, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/08 | 10:41 PM | 3.2 | 20.2 km | 10,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/08 | 8:09 AM | 3 | 25.9 km | 25,000 m | Greece-Albania border region | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/08 | 3:21 PM | 3 | 18.8 km | 17,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/08 | 11:27 AM | 3.8 | 20.1 km | 6,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/08 | 4:59 PM | 3.3 | 24 km | 23,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/08 | 4:54 AM | 3.6 | 13.9 km | 15,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/07 | 7:44 PM | 3.5 | 9.7 km | 1,900 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/07 | 1:31 AM | 3.2 | 11.4 km | 5,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/07 | 2:45 PM | 3.3 | 17.1 km | 21,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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