Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Elek
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 6 | 4.6 |
Elek Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 3,306 |
| Male Population | 1,587 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,719 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -67.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -39.6% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years (Male: 40.1, Female: 44.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.53333, 21.25000 |
| Postal Codes | 5742 |
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Elek Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,195 | 7,144 | 5,475 | 3,452 | 3,306 |
| Population Density | 4,182.6 / km² | 2,930.9 / km² | 2,246.2 / km² | 1,416.2 / km² | 1,356.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Elek Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 36.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elek | -66.1% | -51.7% | -36.9% |
| Békés County | -42% | -28.7% | -18.1% |
| Hungary | -6.5% | -5.1% | -3.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Elek Median Age
Median Age: 42.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elek | 42.4 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| Békés County | 43.4 yrs | 45.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Hungary | 40.8 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Elek Population Density
Population Density: 1,356 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elek | 3,306 | 2.438 km² | 1,356 / km² |
| Békés County | 343,104 | 5,630.2 km² | 60.9 / 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
Elek 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Elek
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
Elek CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elek | 17,070 tn | 5.16 tn | 7,003.1 tons/km² |
| Békés County | 1,776,154 tn | 5.18 tn | 315.5 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
Elek CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,070 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,003.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7/08 | 4:45 PM | 3.6 | 83.6 km | 19,000 m | Serbia-Romania border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/06 | 11:06 AM | 3 | 91.5 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/93 | 11:47 AM | 3.4 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/92 | 8:33 PM | 4.6 | 71 km | 25,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/91 | 11:43 AM | 3.6 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/91 | 3:12 AM | 4.3 | 73.8 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/91 | 10:24 AM | 3.9 | 75 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/90 | 11:46 AM | 3.4 | 87.8 km | 17,700 m | Serbia-Romania border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/88 | 1:23 AM | 3.8 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | Serbia | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/78 | 7:34 AM | 3.5 | 35.2 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Elek
Elek (Romanian: Aletea) is a town in Békés county, in the Southern Great Plain region of south-east Hungary.
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