Paltin Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 688 |
| Male Population | 346 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 342 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -53.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -34.6% |
| Median Age | 37.8 years (Male: 37.2, Female: 38.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.78333, 26.71667 |
| Postal Codes | 627240, 627248 |
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Paltin Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,485 | 1,379 | 1,052 | 725 | 688 |
| Population Density | 540 / km² | 501.5 / km² | 382.5 / km² | 263.6 / km² | 250.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paltin Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 31.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paltin | -51.2% | -47.4% | -31.1% |
| Vrancea County | -34.4% | -34.4% | -26.3% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paltin Median Age
Median Age: 37.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paltin | 37.8 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 37.2 yrs |
| Vrancea County | 41.2 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Paltin Population Density
Population Density: 250 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paltin | 688 | 2.75 km² | 250 / km² |
| Vrancea County | 299,471 | 4,856.5 km² | 61.7 / 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
Paltin 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
Paltin CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paltin | 2,877 tn | 4.18 tn | 1,046.4 tons/km² |
| Vrancea County | 1,255,958 tn | 4.19 tn | 258.6 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
Paltin CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,877 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,046.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| 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 | 6.5 km | 61,300 m | 6km WNW of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/18 | 2:52 PM | 4 | 7.8 km | 132,620 m | 1km E of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/17 | 8:02 PM | 4.3 | 7.1 km | 124,520 m | 5km WNW of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 9:52 AM | 4.4 | 6.8 km | 129,270 m | 4km WNW of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 11:59 AM | 4.1 | 10.8 km | 90,000 m | 2km SW of Matacina, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/15 | 9:28 PM | 3.9 | 3 km | 121,400 m | 2km SSW of Nistoresti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/15 | 3:53 PM | 4.1 | 6.8 km | 121,000 m | 1km NE of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/15 | 2:26 PM | 4.4 | 10.9 km | 132,900 m | 5km WSW of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/15 | 7:10 PM | 4.2 | 8.6 km | 143,700 m | 6km WNW of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/15 | 3:39 AM | 4.2 | 3.9 km | 75,800 m | 3km W of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Paltin
Paltin is a commune located in Vrancea County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Ghebari, Paltin, Prahuda, Ţepa and Vâlcani. It included seven other villages until 2005, when they were split off to form Spulber Commune.
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