Melón Facts
| Area | 58.2 km² |
| Population | 1,415 |
| Male Population | 675 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 740 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -30.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.7% |
| Median Age | 56.5 years (Male: 52.6, Female: 59.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.26016, -8.21400 |
| Postal Codes | 32410, 32411 |
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Melón Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,049 | 1,785 | 1,585 | 1,409 | 1,415 |
| Population Density | 35.2 / km² | 30.7 / km² | 27.2 / km² | 24.2 / km² | 24.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Melón Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 11.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melón | -31.2% | -21.1% | -11.1% |
| Spain | +28.4% | +17.7% | +13.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Melón Median Age
Median Age: 56.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melón | 56.5 yrs | 59.9 yrs | 52.6 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Melón Population Density
Population Density: 24.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melón | 1,415 | 58.2 km² | 24.3 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Melón 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Melón
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
Melón CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melón | 11,733 tn | 8.29 tn | 201.6 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 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
Melón CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,733 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 201.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/15 | 1:43 AM | 3.3 | 85 km | 20,700 m | 4km SSW of Braga, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/10 | 11:42 PM | 3.1 | 29.6 km | 10,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/08 | 3:29 PM | 3.5 | 91.5 km | 5,100 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/06 | 12:11 AM | 3.2 | 91.6 km | 10,400 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/06 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 36.4 km | 10,600 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/05 | 2:31 PM | 3.7 | 98.2 km | 10,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/04 | 8:54 AM | 3.4 | 19.5 km | 15,600 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/04 | 12:40 AM | 3.6 | 42.7 km | 10,300 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/03 | 10:53 AM | 3.1 | 86.8 km | 10,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/02 | 11:55 PM | 3.1 | 26.3 km | 11,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Melón
Melón is a municipality in the Galician province of Ourense. It has a population of 1582 (Spanish 2006 Census) and an area of 53.22 km².
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