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Rrëshen Facts
| Area | 166.6 km² |
| Population | 8,148 |
| Male Population | 4,079 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,069 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +17.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -30.0% |
| Median Age | 32.5 years (Male: 30.7, Female: 34.2) |
| Area Codes | 216 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.76750, 19.87556 |
| Postal Codes | 4601, 4602 |
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Rrëshen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,919 | 14,001 | 11,633 | 8,044 | 8,148 |
| Population Density | 41.5 / km² | 84.1 / km² | 69.8 / km² | 48.3 / km² | 48.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rrëshen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 30.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rrëshen | +16.3% | -42.5% | -30.9% |
| Lezhë County | +18.2% | -26.5% | -18.4% |
| Albania | +19.9% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rrëshen Median Age
Median Age: 32.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rrëshen | 32.5 yrs | 34.2 yrs | 30.7 yrs |
| Lezhë County | 32.5 yrs | 34.2 yrs | 30.7 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rrëshen Population Density
Population Density: 48.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rrëshen | 8,148 | 166.6 km² | 48.9 / km² |
| Lezhë County | 133,856 | 1,652.7 km² | 81 / 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
Rrëshen 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Rrëshen
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
Rrëshen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rrëshen | 19,510 tn | 2.39 tn | 117.1 tons/km² |
| Lezhë County | 319,565 tn | 2.39 tn | 193.4 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
Rrëshen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,510 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 117.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12/19 | 3:37 PM | 4.4 | 23.1 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Kurbnesh, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/18 | 3:38 PM | 5.1 | 27.5 km | 10,000 m | 8km ESE of Burrel, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/18 | 3:04 PM | 4.3 | 16.3 km | 10,000 m | 6km SSE of Lezhe, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/17 | 1:53 PM | 4.8 | 8 km | 27,750 m | 8km NE of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/16 | 5:08 AM | 4.3 | 9.9 km | 9,220 m | 9km N of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/15 | 1:56 AM | 4.6 | 24.2 km | 21,310 m | 8km NE of Kurbnesh, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/13 | 7:20 AM | 4 | 23.9 km | 11,100 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/10 | 7:56 AM | 4.2 | 21.8 km | 38,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/09 | 3:16 AM | 4.3 | 32.7 km | 19,300 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/07 | 4:20 AM | 4.5 | 8.9 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rrëshen
Rrëshen (definite Albanian form: Rrësheni) is a small town and a former municipality in Lezhë County, in northern Albania.
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