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Meghri Facts
| Area | 38.7 km² |
| Population | 4,144 |
| Male Population | 2,053 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,091 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -12.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -13.2% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 31.9, Female: 36) |
| Area Codes | 286, 2860 |
| Neighborhoods | Mets Tagh, Pokr Tagh |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.90292, 46.24458 |
| Postal Codes | 3402, 3404 |
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Meghri Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,722 | 5,712 | 4,776 | 4,391 | 4,144 |
| Population Density | 122.1 / km² | 147.6 / km² | 123.5 / km² | 113.5 / km² | 107.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Meghri Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghri | -7% | -23.1% | -8.1% |
| 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
Meghri Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghri | 33.9 yrs | 36 yrs | 31.9 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)
Meghri Population Density
Population Density: 107 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghri | 4,144 | 38.7 km² | 107 / 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
Meghri 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Meghri
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
Meghri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghri | 10,400 tn | 2.51 tn | 268.8 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
Meghri CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,400 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 268.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/18 | 12:02 AM | 3.5 | 89.1 km | 10,000 m | 33km W of Marand, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/17 | 6:17 AM | 3.6 | 43.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km NW of Agarak, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/16 | 10:15 AM | 3.8 | 67 km | 7,700 m | 29km W of Ahar, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/15 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 48.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km SSE of Hats'avan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/14 | 6:34 AM | 3.5 | 91.2 km | 16,700 m | 8km E of Tabriz, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/13 | 7:58 AM | 4 | 85.5 km | 9,770 m | 28km SW of Ahar, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/13 | 5:13 AM | 4.2 | 90.1 km | 14,800 m | 28km WSW of Marand, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/13 | 10:39 AM | 4.8 | 89.4 km | 10,300 m | 27km W of Marand, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/13 | 1:45 PM | 4 | 70.3 km | 4,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/13 | 8:59 PM | 4.2 | 67.5 km | 6,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Meghri
Meghri (Armenian: Մեղրի) is a town in southern Armenia, located in the Syunik Province, near the border with Iran. The town's economy is based on the food industry, and contains a bread-baking factory, canneries and a winery. Meghri is the only locat..
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