Gelu Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 687 |
| Male Population | 337 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 350 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +32.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.0% |
| Median Age | 39 years (Male: 37, Female: 41.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.00591, 21.06002 |
| Postal Codes | 307456 |
Map of Gelu
Interactive Map
Gelu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 519 | 652 | 701 | 724 | 687 |
| Population Density | 180.5 / km² | 226.8 / km² | 243.8 / km² | 251.8 / km² | 239 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gelu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelu | +39.5% | +11% | +3.3% |
| Timiș County | +17.5% | -5.7% | -8.3% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gelu Median Age
Median Age: 39 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelu | 39 yrs | 41.1 yrs | 37 yrs |
| Timiș County | 38.2 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gelu Population Density
Population Density: 239 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelu | 687 | 2.875 km² | 239 / km² |
| Timiș County | 637,494 | 8,702.3 km² | 73.3 / 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
Gelu 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
Gelu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelu | 3,985 tn | 5.8 tn | 1,386.1 tons/km² |
| Timiș County | 3,698,353 tn | 5.8 tn | 425 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
Gelu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,985 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,386.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.8) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/18 | 6:33 AM | 4.1 | 82.6 km | 10,000 m | 2km NW of Hajducica, Serbia | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/08 | 4:45 PM | 3.6 | 31.4 km | 19,000 m | Serbia-Romania border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/07 | 10:46 PM | 3.3 | 48.2 km | 14,900 m | Serbia | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/07 | 8:51 PM | 3.1 | 78.2 km | 10,000 m | Serbia | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/00 | 11:04 PM | 3 | 44.7 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/96 | 9:13 AM | 4.8 | 42.7 km | 22,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/95 | 3:14 PM | 4.4 | 59.8 km | 62,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/95 | 6:05 AM | 3.5 | 54.1 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/94 | 7:34 PM | 4.1 | 51.8 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/94 | 1:42 AM | 4.2 | 59.1 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.