Craco Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 631 |
| Male Population | 309 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 322 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -20.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.1% |
| Median Age | 40.6 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 41.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.37992, 16.43708 |
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Craco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 793 | 741 | 694 | 639 | 631 |
| Population Density | 3,172 / km² | 2,964 / km² | 2,776 / km² | 2,556 / km² | 2,524 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Craco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 7.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craco | -19.4% | -13.8% | -7.9% |
| Italy | +8.3% | +4.9% | +4.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Craco Median Age
Median Age: 40.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craco | 40.6 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Italy | 40.9 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Craco Population Density
Population Density: 2,524 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craco | 631 | 0.25 km² | 2,524 / km² |
| Italy | 59.3 million | 301,510.7 km² | 197 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Craco 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
Craco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craco | 3,464 tn | 5.49 tn | 13,857.6 tons/km² |
| Italy | 399,008,505 tn | 6.73 tn | 1,323.4 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
Craco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,464 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,857.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/16 | 11:58 AM | 4.4 | 71.5 km | 270,000 m | 2km ENE of Maratea, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/14 | 1:41 PM | 4.4 | 60.9 km | 7,700 m | 7km SE of Rotonda, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/4/14 | 9:20 PM | 4.1 | 67.1 km | 8,900 m | 1km SE of Mormanno, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/14 | 8:07 AM | 4.1 | 67.9 km | 246,280 m | 2km SSE of Mormanno, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/12 | 11:05 PM | 5.3 | 66.4 km | 6,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/12 | 1:06 AM | 4.6 | 63.7 km | 3,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/11 | 2:12 PM | 3.6 | 62.8 km | 6,300 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/08 | 10:56 PM | 3.4 | 62.5 km | 276,700 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/08 | 11:20 AM | 3 | 69.2 km | 280,500 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/08 | 10:33 AM | 3.3 | 87.4 km | 3,100 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Craco
Craco is a ghost town and comune in the Province of Matera, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. old town was abandoned due to natural disasters. The abandonment has made Craco a tourist attraction and a popular filming location. In 2010, C..
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