Mesopotam Facts
| Area | 119.3 km² |
| Population | 2,743 |
| Male Population | 1,380 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,363 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1225.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +166.8% |
| Median Age | 37.7 years (Male: 36.5, Female: 38.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.91028, 20.09222 |
| Postal Codes | 9717 |
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Mesopotam Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 207 | 553 | 1,028 | 2,750 | 2,743 |
| Population Density | 1.7 / km² | 4.6 / km² | 8.6 / km² | 23.1 / km² | 23 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mesopotam Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 167.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesopotam | +1228.5% | +397.3% | +167.5% |
| Vlorë County | +73.9% | -9.6% | -7.3% |
| Albania | +19.9% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mesopotam Median Age
Median Age: 37.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesopotam | 37.7 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.5 yrs |
| Vlorë County | 37.5 yrs | 38.5 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mesopotam Population Density
Population Density: 23 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesopotam | 2,743 | 119.3 km² | 23 / km² |
| Vlorë County | 180,230 | 2,684.2 km² | 67.1 / 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
Mesopotam Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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
Mesopotam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesopotam | 7,447 tn | 2.71 tn | 62.4 tons/km² |
| Vlorë County | 482,133 tn | 2.68 tn | 179.6 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
Mesopotam CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,447 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 62.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/18 | 12:39 AM | 4.1 | 15 km | 10,000 m | 12km S of Libohove, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/17 | 9:33 PM | 3.3 | 12.7 km | 10,600 m | 6km NW of Sarande, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/17 | 4:47 PM | 4.3 | 23.1 km | 15,740 m | 15km W of Gjirokaster, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/16 | 10:39 AM | 4.3 | 14.3 km | 10,000 m | 11km NW of Delvine, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 12:54 AM | 4.9 | 20.8 km | 10,000 m | 17km NNE of Konispol, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/09 | 10:53 PM | 4.4 | 9.5 km | 29,400 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/08 | 8:46 PM | 3.3 | 19.8 km | 16,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/08 | 4:59 PM | 3.3 | 18.8 km | 23,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/08 | 7:42 PM | 3.3 | 16.4 km | 16,000 m | Greece-Albania border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/07 | 12:07 PM | 3.1 | 14.1 km | 10,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mesopotam
Mesopotam (Greek: Μεσοπόταμος - Mesopotamos) is a village and a former municipality in the Vlorë County, in Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Finiq. The population at the 2011 census was 2,786. T..
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