Categories in Moires
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Moires
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 72 |
| Shopping | 56 |
| Cafes | 43 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Other accommodation | 41 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 26 |
| Religion | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Car repair | 24 |
| Gas station | 24 |
| Corporate management | 24 |
| Health and medical | 21 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 16 |
| Real estate | 16 |
Moires Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 3,715 |
| Male Population | 1,851 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,864 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +52.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.2% |
| Median Age | 40 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 41) |
| Area Codes | 2892 |
| Neighborhoods | Kappariana, Neapoli |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.05143, 24.87330 |
| Postal Codes | 704 00 |
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Moires Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,437 | 2,999 | 3,403 | 3,690 | 3,715 |
| Population Density | 928.4 / km² | 1,142.5 / km² | 1,296.4 / km² | 1,405.7 / km² | 1,415.2 / km² |
Moires Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moires | +51.4% | +23% | +8.4% |
| Crete | +53.4% | +25.1% | +9.1% |
| Greece | +21.3% | +8.1% | +0% |
Moires Median Age
Median Age: 40 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moires | 40 yrs | 41 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Crete | 39.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Moires Population Density
Population Density: 1,415 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moires | 3,715 | 2.625 km² | 1,415 / km² |
| Crete | 618,444 | 8,365.9 km² | 73.9 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Moires 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Moires
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Moires CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moires | 38,009 tn | 10.23 tn | 14,479.5 tons/km² |
| Crete | 5,917,901 tn | 9.57 tn | 707.4 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,009 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,479.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/18 | 8:45 AM | 4.4 | 21.2 km | 25,920 m | 20km S of Moirai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/17 | 5:12 AM | 4.4 | 17.5 km | 52,360 m | 17km S of Moirai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/16 | 2:34 AM | 4 | 19.3 km | 42,690 m | 2km SSE of Kato Asitai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/16 | 1:08 AM | 3.9 | 6.8 km | 10,000 m | 6km SE of Moirai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/15 | 12:18 PM | 4 | 12.9 km | 10,000 m | 5km S of Ayia Varvara, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/15 | 3:42 AM | 3.9 | 16.2 km | 5,000 m | 16km SSE of Moirai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/12 | 8:24 AM | 4 | 19.3 km | 37,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/11 | 3:28 AM | 4.2 | 20.4 km | 25,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/09 | 11:02 PM | 4.5 | 22.4 km | 13,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/08 | 8:28 PM | 3.1 | 24.8 km | 30,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Moires
Moires (Greek: Μοίρες, "Fates") is a town and a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Faistos, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 10,857 (2001..
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