Ghukasavan Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 2,300 |
| Male Population | 1,149 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,151 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +64.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.2% |
| Median Age | 31.2 years (Male: 29.3, Female: 33.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.12585, 44.41594 |
| Postal Codes | 0814 |
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Ghukasavan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,398 | 2,079 | 1,996 | 2,262 | 2,300 |
| Population Density | 532.6 / km² | 792 / km² | 760.4 / km² | 861.7 / km² | 876.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ghukasavan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghukasavan | +61.8% | +8.8% | +13.3% |
| Ararat Province | +19.4% | -9.9% | +1% |
| Armenia | +6.8% | -14.9% | -1.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ghukasavan Median Age
Median Age: 31.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghukasavan | 31.2 yrs | 33.2 yrs | 29.3 yrs |
| Ararat Province | 31.9 yrs | 33.9 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ghukasavan Population Density
Population Density: 876 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghukasavan | 2,300 | 2.625 km² | 876 / km² |
| Ararat Province | 284,166 | 1,974.1 km² | 144 / 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
Ghukasavan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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
Ghukasavan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghukasavan | 5,204 tn | 2.26 tn | 1,982.4 tons/km² |
| Ararat Province | 605,831 tn | 2.13 tn | 306.9 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
Ghukasavan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,204 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,982.4 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 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:18 PM | 4.2 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Karakoyunlu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 59.2 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/12 | 11:08 PM | 4.3 | 79.9 km | 3,500 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 10.5 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/07 | 12:03 PM | 3.3 | 79.5 km | 8,600 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 8.3 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 29.1 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/06 | 2:48 PM | 3.3 | 93.4 km | 5,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/06 | 12:44 AM | 4.1 | 80.6 km | 14,000 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ghukasavan
Ghukasavan (Armenian: Ղուկասավան, also Romanized as Gukasavan; until 1949, Kalara or Kalali) is a town in the Ararat Province of Armenia. The town was renamed in 1949 in honor of Ghukas Ghukasian, founder of the Armenian Communist Youth Movement.
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