Merlines Facts
| Area | 13.8 km² |
| Population | 678 |
| Male Population | 321 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 357 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -43.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.7% |
| Median Age | 51.5 years (Male: 50.3, Female: 52.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,297 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.63333, 2.46667 |
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Merlines Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,196 | 1,029 | 913 | 770 | 678 | 619 | 559 |
| Population Density | 86.6 / km² | 74.5 / km² | 66.1 / km² | 55.7 / km² | 49.1 / km² | 44.8 / km² | 40.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMerlines Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 25.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlines | -43.3% | -34.1% | -25.7% |
| France | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Merlines Median Age
Median Age: 51.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlines | 51.5 yrs | 52.8 yrs | 50.3 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Merlines Population Density
Population Density: 49.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlines | 678 | 13.8 km² | 49.1 / 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
Merlines 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
Merlines Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $26,052 | $27,087 | $30,594 | $34,325 | $32,405 | $33,288 | $31,660 | $34,297 |
| Total GDP | $56M | $55.1M | $58.9M | $63.3M | $57.2M | $55.2M | $49.2M | $51.7M |
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
Merlines CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlines | 5,130 tn | 7.57 tn | 371.4 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
Merlines CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,130 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 371.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/08 | 8:56 PM | 3 | 95.1 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/08 | 7:54 PM | 3 | 32.1 km | 6,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/08 | 11:53 PM | 3 | 34.6 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/08 | 12:36 AM | 3.6 | 58.6 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/05 | 3:17 AM | 3 | 34 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/05 | 10:41 AM | 3.1 | 75.7 km | 20,100 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/05 | 2:50 PM | 3 | 90.6 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/04 | 8:15 AM | 3 | 36.9 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/04 | 8:43 AM | 3 | 44.6 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/03 | 4:07 AM | 3.1 | 44.9 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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