Galbenu Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 991 |
| Male Population | 495 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 496 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -53.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -37.0% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years (Male: 40.5, Female: 45) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.21667, 27.16667 |
| Postal Codes | 817055 |
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Galbenu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,145 | 1,989 | 1,574 | 1,047 | 991 |
| Population Density | 1,906.7 / km² | 1,768 / km² | 1,399.1 / km² | 930.7 / km² | 880.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galbenu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 33.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galbenu | -51.2% | -47.4% | -33.5% |
| Brăila County | -38.2% | -36.8% | -27.9% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galbenu Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galbenu | 42.3 yrs | 45 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| Brăila County | 42.5 yrs | 44.3 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Galbenu Population Density
Population Density: 881 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galbenu | 991 | 1.125 km² | 881 / km² |
| Brăila County | 280,982 | 4,765.7 km² | 59 / 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
Galbenu 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
Galbenu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galbenu | 4,259 tn | 4.3 tn | 3,785.7 tons/km² |
| Brăila County | 1,208,093 tn | 4.3 tn | 253.5 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
Galbenu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,259 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,785.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/19 | 11:36 AM | 4.1 | 57.7 km | 142,410 m | 5km W of Jitia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/18 | 2:52 PM | 4 | 64.8 km | 132,620 m | 1km E of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/16 | 11:06 AM | 4.3 | 69.1 km | 66,500 m | 6km W of Bolotesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 9:25 AM | 4.4 | 54.6 km | 129,699 m | 9km W of Poiana Cristei, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 73.2 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/15 | 6:08 AM | 4.2 | 36.5 km | 17,800 m | 1km SSW of Bordesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/14 | 8:25 AM | 4 | 65.3 km | 120,100 m | 3km WSW of Andreiasu de Jos, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/12 | 8:52 PM | 4.7 | 64.4 km | 92,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/09 | 8:15 PM | 4.5 | 25 km | 20,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/08 | 1:59 PM | 3.2 | 54.4 km | 120,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Galbenu
Galbenu is a commune located in Brăila County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Drogu, Galbenu, Pântecani, Sătuc and Zamfireşti.
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