Oshakan Facts
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Population | 4,895 |
| Male Population | 2,360 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,535 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +32.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.0% |
| Median Age | 31.4 years (Male: 29.1, Female: 33.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.26460, 44.31456 |
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Oshakan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,707 | 5,101 | 4,707 | 4,987 | 4,895 |
| Population Density | 203.1 / km² | 279.5 / km² | 257.9 / km² | 273.3 / km² | 268.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Oshakan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshakan | +34.5% | -2.2% | +5.9% |
| Aragatsotn Province | +32.3% | -4% | +4.9% |
| Armenia | +6.8% | -14.9% | -1.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Oshakan Median Age
Median Age: 31.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshakan | 31.4 yrs | 33.7 yrs | 29.1 yrs |
| Aragatsotn Province | 31.9 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Oshakan Population Density
Population Density: 268 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshakan | 4,895 | 18.3 km² | 268 / km² |
| Aragatsotn Province | 143,209 | 2,720.5 km² | 52.6 / 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
Oshakan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Oshakan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshakan | 9,966 tn | 2.04 tn | 546.1 tons/km² |
| Aragatsotn Province | 290,702 tn | 2.03 tn | 106.9 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
Oshakan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,966 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 546.1 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 | 68.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:18 PM | 4.2 | 93.2 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Karakoyunlu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 66.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/12 | 11:08 PM | 4.3 | 85.5 km | 3,500 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 20.1 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/07 | 12:03 PM | 3.3 | 85 km | 8,600 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 90.5 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 10.2 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 35 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/06 | 1:46 PM | 3.4 | 98.3 km | 12,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Oshakan
Oshakan (Օշական) is a major village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia located 8 kilometers southwest from Ashtarak. It is well known to historians and pilgrims of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
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