Akhtala Facts
| Area | 20.3 km² |
| Population | 1,936 |
| Male Population | 902 (46.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,034 (53.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -40.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -24.7% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 30.4, Female: 37.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.15192, 44.76678 |
| Postal Codes | 1709, 1710, 1711 |
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Akhtala Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,235 | 3,391 | 2,570 | 2,034 | 1,936 |
| Population Density | 159.3 / km² | 166.9 / km² | 126.5 / km² | 100.1 / km² | 95.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akhtala Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 20.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhtala | -37.1% | -40% | -20.9% |
| Lori Province | -29% | -34.8% | -16.8% |
| Armenia | +6.8% | -14.9% | -1.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akhtala Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhtala | 34.2 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Lori Province | 34.3 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akhtala Population Density
Population Density: 95.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhtala | 1,936 | 20.3 km² | 95.3 / km² |
| Lori Province | 221,088 | 3,736.4 km² | 59.2 / km² |
| Armenia | 3 million | 29,714.7 km² | 102 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akhtala 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
Akhtala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhtala | 3,845 tn | 1.99 tn | 189.3 tons/km² |
| Lori Province | 443,774 tn | 2.01 tn | 118.8 tons/km² |
| Armenia | 6,386,017 tn | 2.12 tn | 214.9 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
Akhtala CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,845 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 189.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/18 | 1:07 PM | 4.2 | 50.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 3:17 PM | 4.2 | 43.1 km | 15,760 m | 11km NNE of Metsavan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 10:14 AM | 4.8 | 57.9 km | 10,000 m | 19km SW of Dmanisi, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/14 | 9:45 AM | 4 | 66.9 km | 34,270 m | 7km WNW of Tovuz, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/11 | 8:58 AM | 4.2 | 58.2 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/08 | 11:04 AM | 3.7 | 37.9 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/07 | 7:31 PM | 4.2 | 82.5 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 53.7 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/06 | 1:46 PM | 3.4 | 91.3 km | 12,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/06 | 10:15 AM | 3.6 | 86.5 km | 35,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Akhtala
(Armenian: Ախթալա), is a town in the Lori Province of Armenia, located along the Shamlugh river, on the slopes of Lalvar mountain, at a distance of 186 km north of the capital Yerevan and 62 km north of provincial centre Vanadzor. Akhtala was a vil..
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