Cotihana Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 1,610 |
| Male Population | 784 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 826 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +249.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +42.1% |
| Median Age | 30.3 years (Male: 29.1, Female: 31.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.93833, 28.24344 |
| Postal Codes | 3917 |
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Cotihana Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 461 | 796 | 1,133 | 1,612 | 1,610 |
| Population Density | 199.4 / km² | 344.2 / km² | 489.9 / km² | 697.1 / km² | 696.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cotihana Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotihana | +249.7% | +102.5% | +42.3% |
| Cahul District | +193.4% | +74.4% | +40.2% |
| Moldova | +5.9% | -6.9% | -3.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cotihana Median Age
Median Age: 30.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotihana | 30.3 yrs | 31.7 yrs | 29.1 yrs |
| Cahul District | 30.5 yrs | 32 yrs | 29.2 yrs |
| Moldova | 32 yrs | 33.7 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cotihana Population Density
Population Density: 696 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotihana | 1,610 | 2.313 km² | 696 / km² |
| Cahul District | 169,628 | 1,546 km² | 110 / km² |
| Moldova | 4.1 million | 33,819.5 km² | 120 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cotihana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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
Cotihana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotihana | 840 tn | 0.52 tn | 363.4 tons/km² |
| Cahul District | 105,751 tn | 0.62 tn | 68.4 tons/km² |
| Moldova | 2,519,947 tn | 0.62 tn | 74.5 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
Cotihana CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 840 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 363.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/17 | 3:16 PM | 4.3 | 51.6 km | 12,850 m | 4km NNE of Smirdan, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/16 | 11:06 AM | 4.3 | 98.3 km | 66,500 m | 6km W of Bolotesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 83.9 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 85.1 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 9:04 PM | 4.6 | 83.1 km | 38,300 m | 5km WNW of Marasheshty, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 7:14 PM | 5.6 | 84.9 km | 32,000 m | 5km E of Panciu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/13 | 5:01 AM | 4.1 | 61.2 km | 4,900 m | 2km SW of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/13 | 6:10 PM | 4.1 | 58.9 km | 5,000 m | 2km ESE of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/13 | 12:34 AM | 4.2 | 93.1 km | 15,000 m | 3km WNW of Urechesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/08 | 4:19 PM | 4.1 | 88.4 km | 23,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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