Petelea Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 1,617 |
| Male Population | 800 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 817 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -19.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.9% |
| Median Age | 32.3 years (Male: 31.1, Female: 33.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.72892, 24.70654 |
| Postal Codes | 547460 |
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Petelea Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,008 | 2,225 | 2,126 | 1,695 | 1,617 |
| Population Density | 1,036.4 / km² | 1,148.4 / km² | 1,097.3 / km² | 874.8 / km² | 834.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Petelea Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 20.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petelea | -15.6% | -23.8% | -20.3% |
| Mureș County | -7.5% | -18.8% | -16.2% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Petelea Median Age
Median Age: 32.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petelea | 32.3 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs |
| Mureș County | 39.6 yrs | 41.1 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Petelea Population Density
Population Density: 835 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petelea | 1,617 | 1.938 km² | 835 / km² |
| Mureș County | 501,661 | 6,713.7 km² | 74.7 / 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
Petelea Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Petelea CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petelea | 7,614 tn | 4.71 tn | 3,929.8 tons/km² |
| Mureș County | 2,371,442 tn | 4.73 tn | 353.2 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
Petelea CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,614 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,929.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/95 | 9:13 PM | 3.7 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/94 | 11:06 AM | 3.1 | 86.7 km | 57,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/89 | 12:48 AM | 4.3 | 56.8 km | 27,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/89 | 4:41 PM | 4.2 | 50.9 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Petelea
Petelea (German: Birk; Hungarian: Petele, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈpɛtɛlɛ]) is a commune in Mureş County, Romania that is composed of two villages: Habic (Hétbükk, meaning "Seven Beech Trees" in Hungarian) and Petelea. It has a population of 2977: ..
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