Karashen Facts
| Area | 14.3 km² |
| Population | 512 |
| Male Population | 261 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 251 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -23.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -14.5% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 32, Female: 36.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.53941, 46.41664 |
| Postal Codes | 3221 |
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Karashen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 665 | 746 | 599 | 517 | 512 |
| Population Density | 46.7 / km² | 52.4 / km² | 42 / km² | 36.3 / km² | 35.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karashen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 13.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karashen | -22.3% | -30.7% | -13.7% |
| Syunik Province | -25.8% | -31.3% | -14.6% |
| Armenia | +6.8% | -14.9% | -1.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karashen Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karashen | 33.9 yrs | 36.1 yrs | 32 yrs |
| Syunik Province | 33.3 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 31.4 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Karashen Population Density
Population Density: 35.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karashen | 512 | 14.3 km² | 35.9 / km² |
| Syunik Province | 99,374 | 4,404.1 km² | 22.6 / 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
Karashen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Karashen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karashen | 1,207 tn | 2.36 tn | 84.7 tons/km² |
| Syunik Province | 238,978 tn | 2.4 tn | 54.3 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
Karashen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,207 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 84.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/17 | 6:17 AM | 3.6 | 33.9 km | 10,000 m | 5km NW of Agarak, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/15 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 42.6 km | 10,000 m | 18km SSE of Hats'avan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/11 | 9:52 AM | 4 | 86.1 km | 11,100 m | Azerbaijan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 5:20 AM | 3.7 | 89.3 km | 10,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/07 | 4:57 PM | 4.1 | 98.3 km | 24,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/01 | 11:22 AM | 4.2 | 58.6 km | 33,000 m | Naxcivan, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/01 | 1:46 AM | 4.5 | 93.1 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/01 | 9:27 AM | 4.2 | 78.6 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/00 | 8:00 PM | 3.4 | 63.4 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/96 | 7:07 AM | 3.9 | 61.9 km | 33,000 m | Naxcivan, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Karashen
Karashen (Armenian: Քարաշեն, also Romanized as Qarashen and K’arashen) is a village and rural community (municipality) in the Syunik Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population wa..
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