Akanthou Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 161 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +71.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.8% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.37394, 33.75302 |
| Postal Codes | 5750 |
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Akanthou Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94 | 106 | 144 | 152 | 161 |
| Population Density | 300.8 / km² | 339.2 / km² | 460.8 / km² | 486.4 / km² | 515.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akanthou Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akanthou | +61.7% | +43.4% | +5.6% |
| Cyprus | +83.7% | +57.5% | +27.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akanthou Population Density
Population Density: 515 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akanthou | 161 | 0.313 km² | 515 / km² |
| Cyprus | 717,637 | 5,382.9 km² | 133 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akanthou Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Akanthou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akanthou | 1,514 tn | 9.4 tn | 4,843.8 tons/km² |
| Cyprus | 6,720,251 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,248.4 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
Akanthou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,514 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,843.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/18 | 12:16 AM | 3.8 | 55.3 km | 51,510 m | 7km SSW of Lapithos, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/17 | 5:41 AM | 4 | 59 km | 8,600 m | 17km S of Liopetri, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/16 | 12:18 AM | 4.3 | 57 km | 9,700 m | 5km SSE of Psevdhas, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/16 | 8:24 PM | 4 | 44.8 km | 54,880 m | 7km SSW of Avgorou, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 6:54 PM | 4 | 57.3 km | 20,630 m | 2km S of Kokkini Trimithia, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/14 | 4:35 PM | 4.2 | 31.3 km | 54,560 m | 3km W of Famagusta, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/12 | 6:24 AM | 4 | 74 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 7:14 AM | 3 | 66.7 km | 9,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/08 | 3:08 PM | 3.5 | 26.2 km | 55,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/08 | 2:07 PM | 4.3 | 60.5 km | 26,200 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Akanthou
Akanthou (Greek: Ακανθού; Turkish: Tatlısu) is a village in Famagusta District, on the northern coast of Cyprus. Akanthou is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. As of 2011, it had a population of 1,459.
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