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Le Chay Facts
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Population | 1,089 |
| Male Population | 538 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 551 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +236.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +72.3% |
| Median Age | 45.8 years (Male: 44.9, Female: 46.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,654 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.63882, -0.89548 |
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Le Chay Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 324 | 492 | 632 | 886 | 1,089 | 1,148 | 1,196 |
| Population Density | 26.3 / km² | 40 / km² | 51.3 / km² | 72 / km² | 88.4 / km² | 93.2 / km² | 97.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLe Chay Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 72.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chay | +236.1% | +121.3% | +72.3% |
| France | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Le Chay Median Age
Median Age: 45.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chay | 45.8 yrs | 46.6 yrs | 44.9 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Le Chay Population Density
Population Density: 88.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chay | 1,089 | 12.3 km² | 88.4 / 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
Le Chay 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
Le Chay Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,994 | $25,988 | $29,352 | $30,814 | $31,533 | $31,760 | $31,990 | $34,654 |
| Total GDP | $61.8M | $72.4M | $92.6M | $112.1M | $131.7M | $148.4M | $164.8M | $184.2M |
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
Le Chay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chay | 8,000 tn | 7.35 tn | 649.8 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
Le Chay CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,000 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 649.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/19 | 4:44 AM | 3.2 | 67.4 km | 8,130 m | 7km ENE of Chevanceaux, France | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/19 | 9:56 AM | 4.5 | 52.3 km | 10,000 m | 5km NNE of Montendre, France | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/16 | 6:46 AM | 3.9 | 49.5 km | 10,000 m | 6km WSW of Chatelaillon-Plage, France | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/13 | 10:40 PM | 3.9 | 79.4 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/10 | 11:29 AM | 4.2 | 53.9 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/10 | 7:15 AM | 4.2 | 93.2 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/08 | 9:12 AM | 3 | 42.1 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/07 | 10:08 AM | 3.1 | 69.1 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/06 | 3:53 PM | 3.6 | 20.6 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/06 | 8:01 PM | 4.3 | 62.9 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Le Chay
Le Chay is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.
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