Vazashen Facts
| Area | 32.9 km² |
| Population | 691 |
| Male Population | 327 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 364 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.4% |
| Median Age | 33.5 years (Male: 30.8, Female: 35.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Armenia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.99617, 45.28016 |
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Vazashen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 439 | 644 | 615 | 687 | 691 |
| Population Density | 13.3 / km² | 19.6 / km² | 18.7 / km² | 20.9 / km² | 21 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vazashen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vazashen | +56.5% | +6.7% | +11.7% |
| Tavush Province | -6.1% | -21% | -6.1% |
| Armenia | +6.8% | -14.9% | -1.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vazashen Median Age
Median Age: 33.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vazashen | 33.5 yrs | 35.9 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
| Tavush Province | 34 yrs | 36.5 yrs | 31.2 yrs |
| Armenia | 33.1 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 30.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vazashen Population Density
Population Density: 21 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vazashen | 691 | 32.9 km² | 21 / km² |
| Tavush Province | 112,181 | 2,626.3 km² | 42.7 / 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
Vazashen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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
Vazashen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vazashen | 1,595 tn | 2.31 tn | 48.4 tons/km² |
| Tavush Province | 226,247 tn | 2.02 tn | 86.1 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
Vazashen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,595 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 48.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.5) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/18 | 1:07 PM | 4.2 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Arevashogh, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/17 | 6:25 PM | 4.7 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | 17km S of Tsnori, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 3:17 PM | 4.2 | 89.6 km | 15,760 m | 11km NNE of Metsavan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 1:26 AM | 4.1 | 85.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km SW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/14 | 9:45 AM | 4 | 22.6 km | 34,270 m | 7km WNW of Tovuz, Azerbaijan | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/08 | 11:04 AM | 3.7 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/07 | 9:33 AM | 4.4 | 96.5 km | 15,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/07 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 96.4 km | 5,000 m | Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/06 | 10:15 AM | 3.6 | 68 km | 35,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/06 | 7:10 AM | 3.9 | 99.5 km | 36,600 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vazashen
(Armenian: Վազաշեն) is a town in the Tavush Province of Armenia. It is the site of ancient Xałxał (Armenian: Խաղխաղ), where Saint Vardan won his first military victory. Until recently, it was known as Lala Geł (Armenian: Լալա գեղ), then Lali Gyuł (..
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