Categories in Palanca
Palanca Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 2,305 |
| Male Population | 1,131 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,174 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.0% |
| Median Age | 37.9 years (Male: 36.1, Female: 39.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.53333, 26.11667 |
| Postal Codes | 607390 |
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Palanca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,700 | 3,149 | 2,883 | 2,360 | 2,305 |
| Population Density | 1,661.5 / km² | 1,937.8 / km² | 1,774.2 / km² | 1,452.3 / km² | 1,418.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palanca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palanca | -12.6% | -25.1% | -18.1% |
| Bacău County | -35.1% | -34.9% | -26.6% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palanca Median Age
Median Age: 37.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palanca | 37.9 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| Bacău County | 40.2 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palanca Population Density
Population Density: 1,419 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palanca | 2,305 | 1.625 km² | 1,419 / km² |
| Bacău County | 541,593 | 6,620.8 km² | 81.8 / 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
Palanca 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Palanca
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Palanca
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
Palanca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palanca | 6,461 tn | 2.8 tn | 3,976 tons/km² |
| Bacău County | 2,451,337 tn | 4.53 tn | 370.2 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
Palanca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,461 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,976 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 9:05 PM | 4.4 | 90.3 km | 61,300 m | 6km WNW of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/18 | 12:38 AM | 5.5 | 99.7 km | 151,000 m | 15km SE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/16 | 11:20 PM | 5.6 | 96.4 km | 97,000 m | 14km W of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 11:59 AM | 4.1 | 89.8 km | 90,000 m | 2km SW of Matacina, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/15 | 3:39 AM | 4.2 | 93.7 km | 75,800 m | 3km W of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/14 | 12:26 AM | 4.1 | 99.3 km | 135,000 m | 18km ESE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/13 | 1:31 PM | 4.3 | 93.7 km | 100,000 m | 1km NW of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/12 | 2:20 AM | 4.3 | 95.5 km | 120,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/11 | 1:08 PM | 4.4 | 97 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/09 | 8:27 PM | 4.5 | 95.2 km | 132,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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