Sasunik Facts
| Area | 22.4 km² |
| Population | 3,080 |
| Male Population | 1,478 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,602 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +45.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.6% |
| Median Age | 31.5 years (Male: 29.2, Female: 33.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.24869, 44.33957 |
| Postal Codes | 0223 |
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Sasunik Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,113 | 3,037 | 2,837 | 3,034 | 3,080 |
| Population Density | 94.4 / km² | 135.7 / km² | 126.8 / km² | 135.6 / km² | 137.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sasunik Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sasunik | +43.6% | -0.1% | +6.9% |
| 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
Sasunik Median Age
Median Age: 31.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sasunik | 31.5 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 29.2 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)
Sasunik Population Density
Population Density: 138 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sasunik | 3,080 | 22.4 km² | 138 / 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
Sasunik 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
Sasunik CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sasunik | 6,195 tn | 2.01 tn | 276.9 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
Sasunik CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,195 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 276.9 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 | 70.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 6:18 PM | 4.2 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Karakoyunlu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 64.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/12 | 11:08 PM | 4.3 | 85.4 km | 3,500 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/08 | 6:53 PM | 3.3 | 18.5 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/07 | 12:03 PM | 3.3 | 84.9 km | 8,600 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 92.6 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/07 | 7:43 PM | 3.5 | 7.5 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 32.8 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/06 | 12:44 AM | 4.1 | 94.4 km | 14,000 m | Turkey-Iran border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sasunik
(Armenian: Սասունիկ); is a village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It was founded as a collective farm in 1955, and villagers were resettled from the old village of Sasunik in 1960. The community of Sasunik also includes the village of Karin..
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