Acriș Facts
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population | 1,764 |
| Male Population | 885 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 879 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -21.9% |
| Median Age | 37.7 years (Male: 36.8, Female: 38.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.63673, 25.99247 |
| Postal Codes | 507246, 525301 |
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Acriș Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,578 | 2,387 | 2,259 | 1,846 | 1,764 |
| Population Density | 526 / km² | 795.7 / km² | 753 / km² | 615.3 / km² | 588 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Acriș Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acriș | +17% | -22.7% | -18.3% |
| Brașov County | -13.8% | -22.3% | -18.4% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Acriș Median Age
Median Age: 37.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acriș | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| Brașov County | 40 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Acriș Population Density
Population Density: 588 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acriș | 1,764 | 3 km² | 588 / km² |
| Brașov County | 496,716 | 5,364.5 km² | 92.6 / km² |
| Romania | 19.5 million | 238,387.8 km² | 81.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Acriș 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
Acriș CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acriș | 8,689 tn | 4.93 tn | 2,896.3 tons/km² |
| Brașov County | 2,504,545 tn | 5.04 tn | 466.9 tons/km² |
| Romania | 86,961,323 tn | 4.46 tn | 364.8 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
Acriș CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,689 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,896.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/18 | 12:38 AM | 5.5 | 31.6 km | 151,000 m | 15km SE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 5:15 PM | 4.7 | 27 km | 149,170 m | 15km SSE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/18 | 1:15 PM | 3.5 | 32.2 km | 150,350 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/17 | 2:32 AM | 4.7 | 32.2 km | 137,520 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 11:50 PM | 4.1 | 30.4 km | 151,830 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 24.6 km | 127,010 m | 11km NNW of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/14 | 7:12 AM | 4.3 | 25.5 km | 147,900 m | 16km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/14 | 1:55 AM | 4.1 | 37.6 km | 147,100 m | 3km E of Chiojdu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/14 | 6:15 AM | 4.7 | 31.7 km | 127,000 m | 3km W of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/12 | 6:25 PM | 4.5 | 28.3 km | 139,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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