Categories in Blou
Blou Facts
| Area | 21.5 km² |
| Population | 1,115 |
| Male Population | 560 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 555 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +132.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.2% |
| Median Age | 36.2 years (Male: 35.9, Female: 36.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,626 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.36166, -0.03827 |
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Blou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 480 | 656 | 801 | 1,079 | 1,115 | 1,161 | 1,197 |
| Population Density | 22.3 / km² | 30.5 / km² | 37.3 / km² | 50.2 / km² | 51.9 / km² | 54 / km² | 55.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBlou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 39.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blou | +132.3% | +70% | +39.2% |
| France | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Blou Median Age
Median Age: 36.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blou | 36.2 yrs | 36.5 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Blou Population Density
Population Density: 51.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blou | 1,115 | 21.5 km² | 51.9 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Blou 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Blou
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
Blou Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,961 | $29,073 | $32,836 | $34,639 | $34,151 | $34,923 | $34,734 | $37,626 |
| Total GDP | $173.4M | $177.2M | $196.8M | $206.3M | $201.9M | $200.7M | $193.7M | $205.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Blou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blou | 7,943 tn | 7.12 tn | 369.5 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 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
Blou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,943 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 369.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/21/19 | 6:50 AM | 4.3 | 47.3 km | 3,360 m | 5km WNW of Vihiers, France | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/18 | 3:08 AM | 4.1 | 94 km | 5,000 m | 3km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/16 | 5:27 PM | 3.5 | 49.1 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay, France | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/16 | 10:36 AM | 4.2 | 50.3 km | 2,000 m | 9km SSW of Saint-Epain, France | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/08 | 8:25 PM | 3 | 86.8 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/07 | 7:03 PM | 3 | 90.1 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/07 | 6:49 AM | 3.4 | 90.3 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/07 | 1:42 AM | 3.8 | 66.8 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/07 | 3:04 AM | 3.1 | 58.1 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/07 | 2:18 PM | 3 | 32.2 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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