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Gerakas Facts
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Population | 29,527 |
| Male Population | 14,395 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 15,132 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.3% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 38.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.02277, 23.85760 |
| Postal Codes | 153 44 |
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Gerakas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,770 | 28,450 | 29,621 | 28,616 | 29,527 |
| Population Density | 3,464.9 / km² | 3,825.2 / km² | 3,982.7 / km² | 3,847.5 / km² | 3,970 / km² |
Gerakas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakas | +11% | +0.6% | -3.4% |
| Greece | +21.3% | +8.1% | +0% |
Gerakas Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakas | 38.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Gerakas Population Density
Population Density: 3,970 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakas | 29,527 | 7.4 km² | 3,970 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Gerakas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Gerakas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakas | 320,399 tn | 10.85 tn | 43,078.9 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 320,399 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 43,078.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/19 | 12:11 PM | 4.2 | 19.8 km | 10,000 m | 1km WNW of Fili, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/19 | 11:42 AM | 4.3 | 27.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Aspropirgos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/18 | 8:50 PM | 4.3 | 20.7 km | 3,840 m | 3km WSW of Kapandrition, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/18 | 8:24 PM | 4.3 | 20.8 km | 10,000 m | 2km SE of Varnavas, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/15 | 6:32 AM | 3.3 | 8.5 km | 11,600 m | 1km ESE of Nea Ionia, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/14 | 8:15 AM | 4.2 | 26.8 km | 184,330 m | 3km ENE of Keratea, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/4/13 | 1:56 AM | 4 | 11.4 km | 21,000 m | 3km E of Spata, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/12 | 5:18 AM | 3.3 | 15.8 km | 5,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/08 | 3:27 PM | 3.3 | 20.1 km | 22,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/08 | 11:01 PM | 4 | 22.5 km | 24,000 m | Greece | usgs.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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