Shamlugh Facts
| Area | 67.9 km² |
| Population | 761 |
| Male Population | 355 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 406 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -39.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.5% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 30.4, Female: 37.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.16794, 44.72193 |
| Postal Codes | 1726 |
Map of Shamlugh
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Shamlugh Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,254 | 1,308 | 995 | 790 | 761 |
| Population Density | 18.5 / km² | 19.3 / km² | 14.7 / km² | 11.6 / km² | 11.2 / km² |
Shamlugh Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 20.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamlugh | -37% | -39.6% | -20.6% |
| Lori Province | -29% | -34.8% | -16.8% |
| Armenia | +6.8% | -14.9% | -1.9% |
Shamlugh Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamlugh | 34.2 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Lori Province | 34.3 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Shamlugh Population Density
Population Density: 11.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamlugh | 761 | 67.9 km² | 11.2 / km² |
| Lori Province | 221,088 | 3,736.4 km² | 59.2 / km² |
| Armenia | 3 million | 29,714.7 km² | 102 / km² |
Shamlugh Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Shamlugh CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamlugh | 1,567 tn | 2.06 tn | 23.1 tons/km² |
| Lori Province | 443,774 tn | 2.01 tn | 118.8 tons/km² |
| Armenia | 6,386,017 tn | 2.12 tn | 214.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,567 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 | 48.4 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 3:17 PM | 4.2 | 38.9 km | 15,760 m | 11km NNE of Metsavan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 10:14 AM | 4.8 | 53.8 km | 10,000 m | 19km SW of Dmanisi, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/14 | 9:45 AM | 4 | 71 km | 34,270 m | 7km WNW of Tovuz, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/11 | 8:58 AM | 4.2 | 54.1 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/08 | 11:04 AM | 3.7 | 34 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/07 | 7:31 PM | 4.2 | 78.5 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 50.4 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/06 | 10:52 PM | 4 | 97.1 km | 2,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/06 | 1:46 PM | 3.4 | 87.9 km | 12,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
Shamlugh
(Armenian: Շամլուղ), is a town located in the Lori Province of Armenia. It is situated on the left bank of Debed River, 196 km north of the capital Yerevan and 63 km north of the provincial centre Vanadzor. It covers an area of 3.6 km² just 7 km we..
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