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Vaqarr Facts
| Area | 49.4 km² |
| Population | 9,225 |
| Male Population | 4,562 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 4,663 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +689.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.1% |
| Median Age | 32.2 years (Male: 31.8, Female: 32.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.29917, 19.74417 |
| Postal Codes | 1041 |
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Vaqarr Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,169 | 3,859 | 6,830 | 8,932 | 9,225 |
| Population Density | 23.7 / km² | 78.2 / km² | 138.3 / km² | 180.9 / km² | 186.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vaqarr Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 30.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaqarr | +664.1% | +131.5% | +30.8% |
| Tirana County | +548.5% | +100.4% | +49.2% |
| Albania | +19.9% | -11.7% | -7.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vaqarr Median Age
Median Age: 32.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaqarr | 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)
Vaqarr Population Density
Population Density: 187 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaqarr | 9,225 | 49.4 km² | 187 / 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
Vaqarr Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Vaqarr
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
Vaqarr CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaqarr | 28,976 tn | 3.14 tn | 586.9 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
Vaqarr CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,976 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 586.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/18 | 9:01 AM | 5.1 | 21.2 km | 22,000 m | 8km NW of Vore, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 2:15 PM | 4.1 | 21.4 km | 25,920 m | 9km SE of Kruje, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/14 | 7:15 AM | 4.5 | 16.2 km | 23,180 m | 3km NNE of Shijak, Albania | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/12 | 9:39 PM | 4.1 | 16.4 km | 10,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/08 | 6:05 PM | 4 | 11.5 km | 11,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/08 | 9:28 PM | 4 | 11.2 km | 14,400 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/08 | 11:10 AM | 3.1 | 10.5 km | 2,600 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/08 | 12:52 AM | 3.5 | 25.4 km | 2,000 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/07 | 8:46 AM | 3.6 | 18.5 km | 14,700 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/07 | 2:22 PM | 3.5 | 26.3 km | 7,900 m | Albania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vaqarr
Vaqarr is a village and a former municipality in the Tirana County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Tirana. The population at the 2011 census was 9,106.
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