Culfa Facts
| Area | 1031.3 km² |
| Population | 45,903 |
| Male Population | 22,978 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 22,925 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +98.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.2% |
| Median Age | 26.7 years (Male: 26.2, Female: 27.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Azerbaijan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.95580, 45.63080 |
| Postal Codes | AZ 7200 |
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Culfa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,170 | 31,364 | 36,101 | 44,559 | 45,903 |
| Population Density | 22.5 / km² | 30.4 / km² | 35 / km² | 43.2 / km² | 44.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Culfa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culfa | +92.3% | +42.1% | +23.4% |
| Nakhchivan | +81.4% | +36.4% | +23.3% |
| Azerbaijan | +70.3% | +34.2% | +19.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Culfa Median Age
Median Age: 26.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culfa | 26.7 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Nakhchivan | 28.2 yrs | 29.5 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Azerbaijan | 28.3 yrs | 29.4 yrs | 27.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Culfa Population Density
Population Density: 44.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culfa | 45,903 | 1,031.3 km² | 44.5 / km² |
| Nakhchivan | 121,381 | 34.9 km² | 3,480 / km² |
| Azerbaijan | 9.5 million | 86,331.5 km² | 111 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Culfa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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
Culfa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culfa | 158,962 tn | 3.46 tn | 154.1 tons/km² |
| Nakhchivan | 451,927 tn | 3.72 tn | 12,955.2 tons/km² |
| Azerbaijan | 32,778,680 tn | 3.43 tn | 379.7 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
Culfa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 158,962 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 154.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/18 | 12:02 AM | 3.5 | 59.2 km | 10,000 m | 33km W of Marand, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/17 | 6:17 AM | 3.6 | 81.6 km | 10,000 m | 5km NW of Agarak, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/16 | 4:57 PM | 4.3 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | 8km W of Khvoy, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/16 | 10:47 AM | 4.3 | 88.3 km | 6,300 m | 14km SW of Khvoy, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/15 | 7:12 PM | 4.1 | 99.9 km | 5,500 m | 33km WNW of Khvoy, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/15 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 51.6 km | 10,000 m | 18km SSE of Hats'avan, Armenia | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/14 | 4:05 AM | 4.2 | 49 km | 24,310 m | 21km SSE of Qarah Zia' od Din, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/13 | 8:03 PM | 4 | 98.8 km | 10,000 m | 19km N of Salmas, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/13 | 9:16 PM | 4.1 | 83 km | 5,800 m | 13km WSW of Qarah Zia' od Din, Iran | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/13 | 5:13 AM | 4.2 | 65.9 km | 14,800 m | 28km WSW of Marand, Iran | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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