Benesat Facts
| Area | 34.8 km² |
| Population | 1,323 |
| Male Population | 649 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 674 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -26.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -24.7% |
| Median Age | 43.9 years (Male: 41.7, Female: 48.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.41049, 23.28904 |
| Postal Codes | 457035 |
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Benesat Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,807 | 1,905 | 1,757 | 1,379 | 1,323 |
| Population Density | 51.9 / km² | 54.7 / km² | 50.5 / km² | 39.6 / km² | 38 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benesat Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 21.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benesat | -23.7% | -27.6% | -21.5% |
| Sălaj County | -24.4% | -28.4% | -22.3% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benesat Median Age
Median Age: 43.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benesat | 43.9 yrs | 48.5 yrs | 41.7 yrs |
| Sălaj County | 40.7 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 39 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Benesat Population Density
Population Density: 38 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benesat | 1,323 | 34.8 km² | 38 / km² |
| Sălaj County | 200,281 | 3,864.1 km² | 51.8 / 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
Benesat 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
Benesat CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benesat | 6,191 tn | 4.68 tn | 177.8 tons/km² |
| Sălaj County | 939,784 tn | 4.69 tn | 243.2 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
Benesat CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,191 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 177.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/15 | 11:30 AM | 4 | 81 km | 4,600 m | 8km WSW of Neresnytsya, Ukraine | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/06 | 6:09 PM | 3.1 | 84.9 km | 10,000 m | Hungary | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/06 | 11:06 AM | 3 | 93 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/05 | 2:52 AM | 3.1 | 80.6 km | 33,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/99 | 12:30 AM | 4.1 | 84.5 km | 33,000 m | Ukraine | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/94 | 11:06 AM | 3.1 | 51.2 km | 57,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/87 | 9:46 PM | 3.3 | 62.1 km | 91,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/79 | 3:56 PM | 4.9 | 65.8 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/79 | 1:02 PM | 4.7 | 66 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/79 | 1:20 AM | 4 | 42.9 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Benesat
Benesat (Hungarian: Benedekfalva) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Aluniş (Szamosszéplak), Benesat and Biuşa (Bősháza).
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