Goranu Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 5,661 |
| Male Population | 2,676 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,985 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -32.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -26.8% |
| Median Age | 39.8 years (Male: 38.5, Female: 40.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Goranu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.10523, 24.38431 |
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Goranu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,404 | 8,534 | 7,735 | 5,709 | 5,661 |
| Population Density | 2,860.9 / km² | 2,905.2 / km² | 2,633.2 / km² | 1,943.5 / km² | 1,927.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Goranu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 26.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goranu | -32.1% | -33.1% | -26.2% |
| Vâlcea County | -25.9% | -29.3% | -22.9% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Goranu Median Age
Median Age: 39.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goranu | 39.8 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Vâlcea County | 42.2 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Goranu Population Density
Population Density: 1,927 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goranu | 5,661 | 2.938 km² | 1,927 / km² |
| Vâlcea County | 331,108 | 5,765.3 km² | 57.4 / 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
Goranu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Goranu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goranu | 24,477 tn | 4.32 tn | 8,332.6 tons/km² |
| Vâlcea County | 1,430,977 tn | 4.32 tn | 248.2 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
Goranu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,477 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,332.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/15 | 6:56 PM | 4.3 | 34.2 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 11:57 PM | 4.5 | 67 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/08 | 11:24 AM | 3.3 | 98.7 km | 20,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/07 | 11:17 AM | 3 | 96.4 km | 5,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/05 | 6:34 PM | 3.9 | 72.4 km | 10,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/05 | 7:26 PM | 3.5 | 87.2 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/04 | 10:37 PM | 4.2 | 40.7 km | 5,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/95 | 8:16 AM | 3.7 | 17.5 km | 23,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/95 | 7:31 AM | 3.8 | 74.6 km | 25,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/93 | 5:19 PM | 4.7 | 93.1 km | 22,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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