Hekal Facts
| Area | 55.8 km² |
| Population | 1,812 |
| Male Population | 916 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 896 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -69.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -60.4% |
| Median Age | 36.6 years (Male: 35.1, Female: 37.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.56194, 19.73583 |
| Postal Codes | 9332 |
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Hekal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,871 | 7,435 | 4,579 | 1,770 | 1,812 |
| Population Density | 105.2 / km² | 133.2 / km² | 82 / km² | 31.7 / km² | 32.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hekal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 61.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hekal | -69.9% | -76.2% | -61.3% |
| Fier County | +45.9% | -28.9% | -23.5% |
| Albania | +19.9% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hekal Median Age
Median Age: 36.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hekal | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
| Fier County | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Hekal Population Density
Population Density: 32.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hekal | 1,812 | 55.8 km² | 32.5 / km² |
| Fier County | 299,415 | 1,815.8 km² | 165 / 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
Hekal 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
Hekal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hekal | 4,794 tn | 2.65 tn | 85.9 tons/km² |
| Fier County | 778,409 tn | 2.6 tn | 428.7 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
Hekal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,794 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 85.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/18 | 1:50 AM | 4.4 | 27.7 km | 10,000 m | 14km E of Orikum, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/18 | 6:33 AM | 3.5 | 26.6 km | 10,730 m | 21km W of Memaliaj, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/18 | 6:14 PM | 4.9 | 27 km | 7,480 m | 17km W of Memaliaj, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/18 | 10:56 AM | 4.4 | 28.4 km | 10,000 m | 17km E of Orikum, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/17 | 12:13 AM | 4 | 11.7 km | 12,120 m | 1km NE of Patos Fshat, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/14 | 10:13 AM | 4 | 16.1 km | 3,000 m | 3km S of Roskovec, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/13 | 4:43 PM | 4.2 | 24.8 km | 17,090 m | 5km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/13 | 7:45 PM | 4.3 | 21.8 km | 17,180 m | 4km ENE of Fier-Cifci, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/12 | 7:06 PM | 3.9 | 23.6 km | 16,400 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/11 | 4:16 PM | 4.5 | 20.3 km | 6,900 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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