Karakhach Facts
| Area | 75.9 km² |
| Population | 495 |
| Male Population | 242 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 253 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.4% |
| Median Age | 31.2 years (Male: 29.3, Female: 33.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.85142, 44.97951 |
| Postal Codes | 0611 |
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Karakhach Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 468 | 604 | 529 | 516 | 495 |
| Population Density | 6.2 / km² | 8 / km² | 7 / km² | 6.8 / km² | 6.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karakhach Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karakhach | +10.3% | -14.6% | -2.5% |
| 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
Karakhach Median Age
Median Age: 31.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karakhach | 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)
Karakhach Population Density
Population Density: 6.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karakhach | 495 | 75.9 km² | 6.5 / 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
Karakhach 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
Karakhach CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karakhach | 1,033 tn | 2.09 tn | 13.6 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
Karakhach CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,033 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 43.9 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 63.1 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 5:20 AM | 3.7 | 78.7 km | 10,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/08 | 5:09 AM | 4 | 95.2 km | 14,100 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 62.8 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 48.1 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/06 | 5:16 PM | 4.2 | 89.9 km | 10,000 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/06 | 12:44 AM | 4.1 | 70.6 km | 14,000 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/05 | 6:17 PM | 4.2 | 43.1 km | 15,000 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/05 | 6:26 PM | 4 | 61.2 km | 2,900 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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