Cricova Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 6,571 |
| Male Population | 3,105 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,466 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -25.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.1% |
| Median Age | 30.2 years (Male: 29, Female: 31.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.13835, 28.86156 |
| Postal Codes | 2084 |
Map of Cricova
Interactive Map
Cricova Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,760 | 8,288 | 7,742 | 6,973 | 6,571 |
| Population Density | 4,122.4 / km² | 3,900.2 / km² | 3,643.3 / km² | 3,281.4 / km² | 3,092.2 / km² |
Cricova Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricova | -20.4% | -15.9% | -9.9% |
| Chişinău | +29.9% | +3.2% | +2.1% |
| Moldova | +5.9% | -6.9% | -3.2% |
Cricova Median Age
Median Age: 30.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricova | 30.2 yrs | 31.4 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Chişinău | 30.2 yrs | 31.4 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Moldova | 32 yrs | 33.7 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
Cricova Population Density
Population Density: 3,092 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricova | 6,571 | 2.125 km² | 3,092 / km² |
| Chişinău | 746,215 | 570.3 km² | 1,309 / km² |
| Moldova | 4.1 million | 33,819.5 km² | 120 / km² |
Cricova Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
- 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 Cricova
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cricova
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cricova CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricova | 3,295 tn | 0.5 tn | 1,550.4 tons/km² |
| Chişinău | 381,116 tn | 0.51 tn | 668.3 tons/km² |
| Moldova | 2,519,947 tn | 0.62 tn | 74.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,295 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,550.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/92 | 7:55 PM | 3.3 | 90.1 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Cricova
Cricova (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈkrikova]) is a Moldovan town, located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Chișinău, the capital of the country. Cricova is famous for its wine cellars, which make it a popular attraction for tourists. town's population..
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