Leca Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 260 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -53.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -35.2% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.30824, 28.20406 |
Map of Leca
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Leca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 560 | 526 | 401 | 274 | 260 |
| Population Density | 689.2 / km² | 647.4 / km² | 493.5 / km² | 337.2 / km² | 320 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 31.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leca | -51.1% | -47.9% | -31.7% |
| Cantemir District | +44.2% | +8.7% | +5.1% |
| Moldova | +5.9% | -6.9% | -3.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leca Population Density
Population Density: 320 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leca | 260 | 0.813 km² | 320 / km² |
| Cantemir District | 54,085 | 868.8 km² | 62.3 / 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
Leca 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
Leca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leca | 136 tn | 0.52 tn | 167 tons/km² |
| Cantemir District | 37,195 tn | 0.69 tn | 42.8 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
Leca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 136 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 167 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| 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 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 | 89.5 km | 12,850 m | 4km NNE of Smirdan, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 85.5 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 94.6 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 9:04 PM | 4.6 | 91.3 km | 38,300 m | 5km WNW of Marasheshty, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 7:14 PM | 5.6 | 93.4 km | 32,000 m | 5km E of Panciu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/13 | 5:01 AM | 4.1 | 96.7 km | 4,900 m | 2km SW of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/13 | 6:10 PM | 4.1 | 95.2 km | 5,000 m | 2km ESE of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/13 | 12:34 AM | 4.2 | 86.5 km | 15,000 m | 3km WNW of Urechesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/07 | 2:25 PM | 3.2 | 57.2 km | 15,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/06 | 5:35 AM | 4 | 94.1 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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