Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Arefu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 11 | 4.4 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 9 | 4.2 |
| Hostels | 5 | 4.1 |
Arefu Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 361 |
| Male Population | 180 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 181 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -58.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -52.6% |
| Median Age | 42.5 years (Male: 40.5, Female: 44.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.33333, 24.60000 |
| Postal Codes | 117040 |
Map of Arefu
Interactive Map
Arefu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 876 | 894 | 761 | 381 | 361 |
| Population Density | 378.8 / km² | 386.6 / km² | 329.1 / km² | 164.8 / km² | 156.1 / km² |
Arefu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 49.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arefu | -56.5% | -57.4% | -49.9% |
| Argeș County | -12.6% | -21.6% | -18% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Arefu Median Age
Median Age: 42.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arefu | 42.5 yrs | 44.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| Argeș County | 40.8 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 39.3 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Arefu Population Density
Population Density: 156 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arefu | 361 | 2.313 km² | 156 / km² |
| Argeș County | 554,520 | 6,825 km² | 81.2 / km² |
| Romania | 19.5 million | 238,387.8 km² | 81.8 / km² |
Arefu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Arefu
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Arefu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Arefu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Arefu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arefu | 1,161 tn | 3.22 tn | 501.9 tons/km² |
| Argeș County | 1,790,897 tn | 3.23 tn | 262.4 tons/km² |
| Romania | 86,961,323 tn | 4.46 tn | 364.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,161 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 501.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/15 | 6:56 PM | 4.3 | 34.4 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 11:57 PM | 4.5 | 89.9 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/08 | 4:29 AM | 3.1 | 98 km | 30,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/05 | 6:34 PM | 3.9 | 68.7 km | 10,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/05 | 7:26 PM | 3.5 | 62.9 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/04 | 10:37 PM | 4.2 | 24.9 km | 5,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/95 | 8:16 AM | 3.7 | 32.2 km | 23,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/95 | 7:31 AM | 3.8 | 45.8 km | 25,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/93 | 5:19 PM | 4.7 | 71.6 km | 22,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/93 | 11:47 AM | 3.6 | 60.8 km | 14,400 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Arefu
Arefu is a commune in Argeș County, in southern central Romania. It is composed of three villages: Arefu, Căpățânenii Pământeni (the commune center) and Căpățânenii Ungureni.
Arefu Wikipedia Page
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