Karos Facts
| Area | 18.6 km² |
| Population | 533 |
| Male Population | 259 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 274 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +272.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.9% |
| Median Age | 37.5 years (Male: 33.4, Female: 41.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 48.33333, 21.75000 |
| Postal Codes | 3962 |
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Karos Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 143 | 250 | 351 | 552 | 533 |
| Population Density | 7.7 / km² | 13.4 / km² | 18.8 / km² | 29.6 / km² | 28.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karos Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 57.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karos | +286% | +120.8% | +57.3% |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County | -2.7% | -5.9% | -5.4% |
| Hungary | -6.5% | -5.1% | -3.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karos Median Age
Median Age: 37.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karos | 37.5 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County | 40.4 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 37.7 yrs |
| Hungary | 40.8 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Karos Population Density
Population Density: 28.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karos | 533 | 18.6 km² | 28.6 / km² |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County | 673,138 | 7,244.9 km² | 92.9 / 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
Karos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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
Karos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karos | 2,465 tn | 4.62 tn | 132.3 tons/km² |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County | 3,174,142 tn | 4.72 tn | 438.1 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
Karos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,465 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 132.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/06 | 7:15 AM | 4.8 | 54.9 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/06 | 6:09 PM | 3.1 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/03 | 2:29 AM | 3.4 | 88.8 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/03 | 11:26 AM | 3.2 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/03 | 8:13 PM | 4.3 | 67.8 km | 10,000 m | Slovakia | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/99 | 12:30 AM | 4.1 | 95.9 km | 33,000 m | Ukraine | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/87 | 9:46 PM | 3.3 | 96.1 km | 91,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/82 | 5:49 AM | 4.6 | 47 km | 14,100 m | Slovakia-Hungary-Ukraine border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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