Beniamin Facts
| Area | 9.1 km² |
| Population | 714 |
| Male Population | 351 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 363 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +7.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.0% |
| Median Age | 32 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 35.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.69062, 43.85154 |
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Beniamin Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 664 | 852 | 744 | 727 | 714 |
| Population Density | 72.8 / km² | 93.4 / km² | 81.5 / km² | 79.7 / km² | 78.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beniamin Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beniamin | +9.5% | -14.7% | -2.3% |
| Shirak Province | -16.6% | -25.9% | -9.2% |
| Armenia | +6.8% | -14.9% | -1.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beniamin Median Age
Median Age: 32 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beniamin | 32 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Shirak Province | 32.1 yrs | 35.1 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Beniamin Population Density
Population Density: 78.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beniamin | 714 | 9.1 km² | 78.2 / km² |
| Shirak Province | 243,137 | 2,886.9 km² | 84.2 / 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
Beniamin 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
Beniamin CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beniamin | 1,401 tn | 1.96 tn | 153.5 tons/km² |
| Shirak Province | 514,876 tn | 2.12 tn | 178.3 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
Beniamin CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,401 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 153.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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 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 | 42.6 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:18 PM | 4.2 | 97.5 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Karakoyunlu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 3:17 PM | 4.2 | 76.8 km | 15,760 m | 11km NNE of Metsavan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 10:14 AM | 4.8 | 84.9 km | 10,000 m | 19km SW of Dmanisi, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/11 | 8:58 AM | 4.2 | 73.8 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 77.6 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/08 | 11:04 AM | 3.7 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/07 | 7:31 PM | 4.2 | 66.5 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 48.3 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 71.6 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Beniamin
Beniamin (Armenian: Բենիամին; until 1945, Jlovkhan or Chlokhan) is a village and rural community (municipality) in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The town was renamed in 1945 in honor of Beniamin Galstian, a World War II general and native of the to..
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