Rukaj Facts
| Area | 45.0 km² |
| Population | 2,079 |
| Male Population | 1,059 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,020 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -68.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -58.3% |
| Median Age | 28.4 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 30.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.68361, 20.01917 |
| Postal Codes | 8012 |
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Rukaj Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,569 | 7,938 | 4,991 | 2,062 | 2,079 |
| Population Density | 146 / km² | 176.4 / km² | 110.9 / km² | 45.8 / km² | 46.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rukaj Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 58.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukaj | -68.6% | -74% | -58.7% |
| Dibër County | -15.1% | -47.6% | -35.6% |
| Albania | +19.9% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rukaj Median Age
Median Age: 28.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukaj | 28.4 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Dibër County | 28.3 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Albania | 33.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rukaj Population Density
Population Density: 46.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukaj | 2,079 | 45 km² | 46.2 / km² |
| Dibër County | 126,060 | 2,472.7 km² | 51 / 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
Rukaj 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
Rukaj CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rukaj | 4,786 tn | 2.3 tn | 106.4 tons/km² |
| Dibër County | 294,851 tn | 2.34 tn | 119.2 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
Rukaj CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,786 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 106.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 | 21.6 km | 10,000 m | 9km NNE of Kurbnesh, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/18 | 3:38 PM | 5.1 | 12.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km ESE of Burrel, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 2:15 PM | 4.1 | 27.2 km | 25,920 m | 9km SE of Kruje, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/17 | 10:30 AM | 4.5 | 19.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km NNW of Bulqize, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/17 | 1:53 PM | 4.8 | 15.8 km | 27,750 m | 8km NE of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/16 | 5:08 AM | 4.3 | 21.9 km | 9,220 m | 9km N of Rreshen, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/15 | 1:56 AM | 4.6 | 20 km | 21,310 m | 8km NE of Kurbnesh, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/13 | 7:20 AM | 4 | 20 km | 11,100 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/10 | 7:56 AM | 4.2 | 24.9 km | 38,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/09 | 3:16 AM | 4.3 | 24.5 km | 19,300 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rukaj
Rukaj is a village and a former municipality in the Dibër County, northern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Mat. The population at the 2011 census was 2,507.
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