Sisian Facts
| Area | 34.9 km² |
| Population | 11,682 |
| Male Population | 5,546 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 6,136 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -45.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.8% |
| Median Age | 34 years (Male: 32, Female: 36.1) |
| Area Codes | 283, 2830 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.52101, 46.03581 |
| Postal Codes | 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3507, More |
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Sisian Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,479 | 21,411 | 15,745 | 11,888 | 11,682 |
| Population Density | 614.8 / km² | 612.8 / km² | 450.7 / km² | 340.3 / km² | 334.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sisian Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 24.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisian | -44.7% | -44.5% | -24.5% |
| 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
Sisian Median Age
Median Age: 34 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisian | 34 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)
Sisian Population Density
Population Density: 334 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisian | 11,682 | 34.9 km² | 334 / 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
Sisian 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sisian
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sisian
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
Sisian CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisian | 28,278 tn | 2.42 tn | 809.4 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
Sisian CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,278 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 809.4 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 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km NW of Agarak, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/15 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 23.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km SSE of Hats'avan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/08 | 8:00 PM | 5 | 90.9 km | 3,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/08 | 5:20 AM | 3.7 | 76.5 km | 10,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/06 | 7:02 AM | 3.2 | 77.9 km | 3,000 m | northwestern Iran | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/05 | 3:02 AM | 4.6 | 92.3 km | 10,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/01 | 11:22 AM | 4.2 | 34.3 km | 33,000 m | Naxcivan, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/01 | 9:27 AM | 4.2 | 91.8 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/00 | 8:00 PM | 3.4 | 69 km | 33,000 m | Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/96 | 7:07 AM | 3.9 | 45.2 km | 33,000 m | Naxcivan, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sisian
Sisian (Armenian: Սիսիան), is a town in the southern Syunik Province of Armenia. It is located on Vorotan River, 6 km south of the Yerevan-Meghri highway, at a distance of 217 km from Yerevan and 115 km from Kapan. was known as Sisakan, Sisian and S..
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