Categories in Mercato
Mercato Facts
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population | 8,201 |
| Male Population | 4,072 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 4,129 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +35.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.8% |
| Median Age | 37.6 years (Male: 37.6, Female: 37.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.71612, 14.94010 |
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Mercato Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,059 | 6,866 | 7,268 | 8,145 | 8,201 |
| Population Density | 5,102.3 / km² | 5,781.9 / km² | 6,120.4 / km² | 6,858.9 / km² | 6,906.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mercato Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato | +34.4% | +18.6% | +12.1% |
| Italy | +8.3% | +4.9% | +4.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mercato Median Age
Median Age: 37.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato | 37.6 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 37.6 yrs |
| Italy | 40.9 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mercato Population Density
Population Density: 6,906 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato | 8,201 | 1.188 km² | 6,906 / 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
Mercato 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
Mercato CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato | 38,795 tn | 4.73 tn | 32,669.6 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
Mercato CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,795 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,669.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/14 | 2:33 PM | 4.2 | 29.1 km | 299,600 m | 6km NW of Capaccio, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/14 | 10:44 PM | 4 | 33.1 km | 2,000 m | 3km NE of Capaccio, Italy | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/12 | 1:08 AM | 4.6 | 50.4 km | 6,300 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/08 | 5:22 PM | 4.4 | 17.2 km | 309,200 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/07 | 10:31 AM | 3.3 | 18.5 km | 309,000 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/07 | 5:54 PM | 3.1 | 49.1 km | 11,100 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/06 | 11:02 PM | 3.7 | 30.9 km | 326,300 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/06 | 4:29 PM | 3 | 44.3 km | 4,600 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/06 | 5:02 PM | 3.2 | 25 km | 10,500 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/05 | 11:34 PM | 3 | 47.8 km | 6,400 m | southern Italy | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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