Categories in Gerakas

AutomotiveBody repairCar partsCar repairCar wash and detailGas stationNew car dealersParking lots and garagesTires and batteriesUsed car dealersTractors and farm equipmentWholesale of clothing and textilesWholesale of construction suppliesWholesale of household goodsWholesale of machineryWholesalersBridal shopsChildren and baby clothingClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundryRetail of textilesShoe storesWomen's clothingTelecommunicationsChurchesPost officePublic administrationReligionRetirement homesElectronics storesAir-conditioning installation and repairArchitectsConstruction of buildingsElectrical installationGeneral contractorsHardware storeKitchen and bath cabinets and remodelOther constructionPlumbing installation and repairTechnical construction servicesCultural educationDriving schoolsEducationEducation otherPhysical educationPreschools and kindergartensPrimary and elementary schoolsConcert halls and theatersFilm, tv and video productionMovie theatersPhotographySound and music productionSpecialized designStadiums and arenasAll food and beverageAmerican restaurantsBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBuffetsButcherCafesCandy storesFarmers marketFast food restaurantsFruits and vegetablesGrocery stores and supermarketsHealth foods and organicItalian restaurantsMediterranean restaurantsPizzaRestaurantsSeafood storesAnimal and pet storesBeauty aidsCarpet storeFurniture storesHousehold appliances and goodsLighting storesNurseries and garden suppliesRepair otherAccountantsAtm'sBanksFinance otherLoan companiesAssisted livingCardiologistsCemeteries and crematoriumsDentistsHealth and medicalHearingHospitalsPediatriciansPharmacies and drug storesPhysicians and surgeonsPhysiotherapyPsychiatrists and psychotherapistsSpeech therapistsBarbersBeauty salonsDay spaFitness centersHairdressersManicures and pedicuresGeneral cleaning servicesOffice supplies and stationery storesPrivate securityBook stores and newsstandsConvenience storesDepartment storesFloristsGifts, cards and party suppliesMail order and web storesRetail not in storesSecond hand storesShoppingShopping otherTobacco storesBicyclesPlaygroundPublic parksPublic swimming poolsSporting goodsSports and recreationSports clubsSports otherBuses and trainsOther accommodationOther transport activitiesTransportation logisticsTravel agenciesUnreachable

Gerakas Facts

Area7.4 km²
Population29,527
Male Population14,395 (48.8%)
Female Population15,132 (51.2%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)+14.6%
Population change (2000 to 2020)-0.3%
Median Age38.4 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 38.7)
Local Time
TimezoneEastern European Summer Time
Lat & Lng38.02277, 23.85760
Postal Codes153 44

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Gerakas Population

Years 1975 to 2020

Data19751990200020152020
Population25,77028,45029,62128,61629,527
Population Density3,464.9 / km²3,825.2 / km²3,982.7 / km²3,847.5 / km²3,970 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Gerakas Population change from 2000 to 2015

Decrease of 3.4% from year 2000 to 2015

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Gerakas+11%+0.6%-3.4%
Greece+21.3%+8.1%+0%
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Gerakas Median Age

Median Age: 38.4 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Gerakas38.4 yrs38.7 yrs38.1 yrs
Greece41.8 yrs43.1 yrs40.5 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Gerakas Population Density

Population Density: 3,970 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Gerakas29,5277.4 km²3,970 / km²
Greece10.7 million132,689.5 km²80.4 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Gerakas Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 0 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [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

Gerakas CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Gerakas320,399 tn10.85 tn43,078.9 tons/km²
Greece105,407,278 tn9.89 tn794.4 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
Gerakas CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)320,399 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita10.85 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)43,078.9 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
DroughtMedium (7)
FloodMedium (4)
EarthquakeMedium (4)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
  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

DateTimeMagnitudeDistanceDepthLocationLink
7/19/1912:11 PM4.219.8 km10,000 m1km WNW of Fili, Greeceusgs.gov
7/19/1911:42 AM4.327.1 km10,000 m7km N of Aspropirgos, Greeceusgs.gov
5/1/188:50 PM4.320.7 km3,840 m3km WSW of Kapandrition, Greeceusgs.gov
1/15/188:24 PM4.320.8 km10,000 m2km SE of Varnavas, Greeceusgs.gov
1/16/156:32 AM3.38.5 km11,600 m1km ESE of Nea Ionia, Greeceusgs.gov
7/20/148:15 AM4.226.8 km184,330 m3km ENE of Keratea, Greeceusgs.gov
6/4/131:56 AM411.4 km21,000 m3km E of Spata, Greeceusgs.gov
4/1/125:18 AM3.315.8 km5,000 mGreeceusgs.gov
6/15/083:27 PM3.320.1 km22,000 mAegean Seausgs.gov
6/6/0811:01 PM422.5 km24,000 mGreeceusgs.gov

Gerakas

Gerakas (Greek: Γέρακας) is a town and a former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pallini, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. antiquity Gerakas constituted Attica's ..

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