Luciu Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 1,562 |
| Male Population | 799 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 763 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -0.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.3% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 42.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $17,104 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.96667, 27.08333 |
| Postal Codes | 127315 |
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Luciu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,563 | 1,559 | 1,456 | 1,189 | 1,562 | 1,517 | 1,427 |
| Population Density | 1,087.3 / km² | 1,084.5 / km² | 1,012.9 / km² | 827.1 / km² | 1,086.6 / km² | 1,055.3 / km² | 992.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLuciu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciu | -0.1% | +0.2% | +7.3% |
| Buzău County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Luciu Median Age
Median Age: 40.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciu | 40.7 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Buzău County | 42.2 yrs | 44 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Luciu Population Density
Population Density: 1,087 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciu | 1,562 | 1.438 km² | 1,087 / km² |
| Buzău County | 404,027 | 6,102.3 km² | 66.2 / 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
Luciu 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
Luciu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,497 | $6,001 | $7,101 | $8,528 | $10,690 | $13,146 | $15,366 | $17,104 |
| Total GDP | $65.4M | $50.1M | $57M | $65.2M | $76.9M | $91.9M | $102M | $113M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Luciu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciu | 6,631 tn | 4.25 tn | 4,612.8 tons/km² |
| Buzău County | 1,718,620 tn | 4.25 tn | 281.6 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
Luciu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,631 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,612.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 76.6 km | 142,410 m | 5km W of Jitia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 9:25 AM | 4.4 | 78.8 km | 129,699 m | 9km W of Poiana Cristei, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/15 | 6:08 AM | 4.2 | 63 km | 17,800 m | 1km SSW of Bordesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/09 | 8:15 PM | 4.5 | 50.7 km | 20,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/08 | 1:59 PM | 3.2 | 76.9 km | 120,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/08 | 1:59 PM | 3.2 | 76.9 km | 120,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/08 | 8:24 AM | 3.3 | 83.3 km | 120,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/07 | 11:42 PM | 3.4 | 78.1 km | 70,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/07 | 3:18 PM | 3.2 | 46.8 km | 5,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/07 | 6:50 PM | 4 | 67.6 km | 7,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Luciu
Luciu is a commune in Buzău County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Caragele and Luciu.
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