Becske Facts
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Population | 536 |
| Male Population | 269 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 267 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.3% |
| Median Age | 42.7 years (Male: 39.3, Female: 47.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.90924, 19.37629 |
| Postal Codes | 2693 |
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Becske Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 505 | 551 | 566 | 557 | 536 |
| Population Density | 26.9 / km² | 29.4 / km² | 30.2 / km² | 29.7 / km² | 28.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Becske Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becske | +10.3% | +1.1% | -1.6% |
| Nógrád County | -17.2% | -13.6% | -9.6% |
| Hungary | -6.5% | -5.1% | -3.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Becske Median Age
Median Age: 42.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becske | 42.7 yrs | 47.2 yrs | 39.3 yrs |
| Nógrád County | 43 yrs | 45.9 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Hungary | 40.8 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Becske Population Density
Population Density: 28.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becske | 536 | 18.8 km² | 28.6 / km² |
| Nógrád County | 195,922 | 2,544.2 km² | 77 / km² |
| Hungary | 9.8 million | 93,010.9 km² | 106 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Becske 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
Becske CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becske | 2,467 tn | 4.6 tn | 131.6 tons/km² |
| Nógrád County | 935,815 tn | 4.78 tn | 367.8 tons/km² |
| Hungary | 48,384,016 tn | 4.92 tn | 520.2 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
Becske CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,467 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 131.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19/14 | 1:34 AM | 4 | 16.1 km | 3,100 m | 4km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/13 | 6:45 PM | 4.1 | 16 km | 6,200 m | 4km ENE of Ersekvadkert, Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/13 | 10:28 PM | 4.4 | 71.2 km | 13,000 m | 1km WNW of Heves, Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/11 | 5:41 PM | 4.3 | 89.7 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/06 | 1:39 PM | 4.1 | 51.2 km | 5,200 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/06 | 9:02 PM | 3.1 | 63.5 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/04 | 5:32 AM | 3.5 | 57.9 km | 7,500 m | Slovakia | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/03 | 8:05 PM | 3.8 | 55.4 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 2:52 AM | 4 | 72.9 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/02 | 6:49 PM | 3.4 | 64 km | 5,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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