Ostrovu Facts
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population | 2,916 |
| Male Population | 1,451 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,465 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -26.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -24.6% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years (Male: 39.4, Female: 42.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.20351, 25.90345 |
| Postal Codes | 107016, 107576 |
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Ostrovu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,961 | 4,132 | 3,867 | 3,033 | 2,916 |
| Population Density | 960.2 / km² | 1,001.7 / km² | 937.5 / km² | 735.3 / km² | 706.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ostrovu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 21.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrovu | -23.4% | -26.6% | -21.6% |
| Prahova County | -18.7% | -25% | -20.1% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ostrovu Median Age
Median Age: 40.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrovu | 40.7 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Prahova County | 41.4 yrs | 43 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ostrovu Population Density
Population Density: 707 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrovu | 2,916 | 4.125 km² | 707 / km² |
| Prahova County | 685,920 | 4,716.1 km² | 145 / 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
Ostrovu 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
Ostrovu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrovu | 9,242 tn | 3.17 tn | 2,240.4 tons/km² |
| Prahova County | 2,215,324 tn | 3.23 tn | 469.7 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
Ostrovu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,242 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,240.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/18 | 1:15 PM | 3.5 | 54.2 km | 150,350 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/17 | 2:32 AM | 4.7 | 54.4 km | 137,520 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 11:50 PM | 4.1 | 52.9 km | 151,830 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 44.8 km | 127,010 m | 11km NNW of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/14 | 7:12 AM | 4.3 | 55.5 km | 147,900 m | 16km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/14 | 12:38 PM | 4.6 | 49.2 km | 124,100 m | 1km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/14 | 1:55 AM | 4.1 | 31.5 km | 147,100 m | 3km E of Chiojdu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/14 | 6:15 AM | 4.7 | 36.9 km | 127,000 m | 3km W of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/14 | 6:26 PM | 3.9 | 50.5 km | 137,000 m | 3km NW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/12 | 6:25 PM | 4.5 | 44.5 km | 139,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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