Herculian Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 531 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -24.3% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.13402, 25.70977 |
| Postal Codes | 527018 |
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Herculian Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 603 | 666 | 701 | 560 | 531 |
| Population Density | 567.5 / km² | 626.8 / km² | 659.8 / km² | 527.1 / km² | 499.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Herculian Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 20.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculian | -7.1% | -15.9% | -20.1% |
| Covasna County | -9.3% | -19.7% | -16.8% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Herculian Population Density
Population Density: 500 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculian | 531 | 1.063 km² | 500 / km² |
| Covasna County | 191,014 | 3,708.3 km² | 51.5 / 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
Herculian 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
Herculian CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculian | 2,416 tn | 4.55 tn | 2,273.8 tons/km² |
| Covasna County | 870,445 tn | 4.56 tn | 234.7 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
Herculian CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,416 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,273.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/18 | 12:38 AM | 5.5 | 75.2 km | 151,000 m | 15km SE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 5:15 PM | 4.7 | 74 km | 149,170 m | 15km SSE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 11:50 PM | 4.1 | 82.2 km | 151,830 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 80.6 km | 127,010 m | 11km NNW of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/15 | 11:35 PM | 4 | 77.5 km | 147,900 m | 18km SE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/15 | 3:49 PM | 4.4 | 77.2 km | 115,700 m | 17km SE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/14 | 7:12 AM | 4.3 | 75 km | 147,900 m | 16km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/12 | 6:25 PM | 4.5 | 84.3 km | 139,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/10 | 5:31 AM | 4.5 | 78.3 km | 135,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/10 | 3:16 PM | 4.5 | 76.6 km | 107,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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