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Petrelë Facts
| Area | 75.3 km² |
| Population | 6,865 |
| Male Population | 3,395 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 3,470 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +229.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.8% |
| Median Age | 32.2 years (Male: 31.8, Female: 32.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $18,198 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.25306, 19.85306 |
| Postal Codes | 1034 |
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Petrelë Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,085 | 5,518 | 5,728 | 6,864 | 6,865 | 7,589 | 8,716 |
| Population Density | 27.7 / km² | 73.3 / km² | 76.1 / km² | 91.2 / km² | 91.2 / km² | 100.9 / km² | 115.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPetrelë Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 19.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrelë | +229.3% | +24.4% | +19.8% |
| Tirana County | — | — | — |
| Albania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Petrelë Median Age
Median Age: 32.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrelë | 32.2 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 31.8 yrs |
| Tirana County | 32.2 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 31.8 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Petrelë Population Density
Population Density: 91.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrelë | 6,865 | 75.3 km² | 91.2 / km² |
| Tirana County | 877,998 | 1,630.7 km² | 538 / 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
Petrelë Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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
Petrelë Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,288 | $6,005 | $8,171 | $11,501 | $16,335 | $14,476 | $15,969 | $18,198 |
| Total GDP | $1.6B | $1.7B | $2.7B | $4.4B | $7.3B | $7.5B | $9.7B | $11.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Petrelë CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrelë | 21,248 tn | 3.1 tn | 282.4 tons/km² |
| Tirana County | 2,685,607 tn | 3.06 tn | 1,646.9 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
Petrelë CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,248 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 282.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.5) |
| Landslide | 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/17 | 2:15 PM | 4.1 | 23.1 km | 25,920 m | 9km SE of Kruje, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/12 | 9:39 PM | 4.1 | 16 km | 10,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/12 | 10:43 PM | 3.9 | 16.7 km | 2,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/10 | 10:15 PM | 4.9 | 17.7 km | 22,200 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/08 | 11:10 AM | 3.1 | 20.1 km | 2,600 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/07 | 6:20 AM | 3.3 | 21.1 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/07 | 8:46 AM | 3.6 | 9.6 km | 14,700 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/07 | 2:22 PM | 3.5 | 20.7 km | 7,900 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/07 | 10:48 AM | 3.3 | 22.1 km | 7,100 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/07 | 10:34 PM | 3.5 | 14.7 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Petrelë
Petrelë is a village and a former municipality 15 km south of Tirana, in central Albania. It is part of Tirana County. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Tirana. The population at the 2011 census was 5,542..
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