Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Plaka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 22 |
| Churches | 12 |
Plaka Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 27,697 |
| Male Population | 13,147 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 14,550 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +471.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +383.6% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 44.4) |
| Area Codes | 2352 |
| Neighborhoods | Plaka, Adamas, Kolonaki, Perissos, Prompona |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.97332, 23.72811 |
| Postal Codes | 105 56, 105 58 |
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Plaka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,850 | 5,367 | 5,727 | 5,661 | 27,697 | 27,296 | 27,148 |
| Population Density | 15,520 / km² | 17,174.4 / km² | 18,326.4 / km² | 18,115.2 / km² | 88,630.4 / km² | 87,347.2 / km² | 86,873.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPlaka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 383.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaka | +471.1% | +416.1% | +383.6% |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Plaka Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaka | 41.6 yrs | 44.4 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Plaka Population Density
Population Density: 88,630 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaka | 27,697 | 0.313 km² | 88,630 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Plaka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Plaka
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Plaka
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Plaka
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
Plaka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaka | 300,542 tn | 10.85 tn | 961,734.2 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 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
Plaka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 300,542 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 961,734.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/19 | 4:09 PM | 4.6 | 23.8 km | 10,000 m | 6km NNE of Magoula, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/19 | 12:11 PM | 4.2 | 15.7 km | 10,000 m | 1km WNW of Fili, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/19 | 11:42 AM | 4.3 | 22.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Aspropirgos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/19 | 11:13 AM | 5.3 | 22.3 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Magoula, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/18 | 8:50 PM | 4.3 | 28.2 km | 3,840 m | 3km WSW of Kapandrition, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/16 | 1:54 PM | 4.5 | 24.7 km | 17,580 m | 8km SSE of Aianteion, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/15 | 6:32 AM | 3.3 | 6.8 km | 11,600 m | 1km ESE of Nea Ionia, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/4/13 | 1:56 AM | 4 | 20.4 km | 21,000 m | 3km E of Spata, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/12 | 5:18 AM | 3.3 | 17.4 km | 5,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/08 | 10:42 PM | 3 | 25.6 km | 131,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Plaka
Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential area..
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