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Piscu Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 3,129 |
| Male Population | 1,588 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,541 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -43.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -33.9% |
| Median Age | 39.8 years (Male: 38.4, Female: 41.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Piscu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.50000, 27.73333 |
| Postal Codes | 807245 |
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Piscu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,507 | 5,464 | 4,731 | 3,301 | 3,129 |
| Population Density | 2,149.1 / km² | 2,132.3 / km² | 1,846.2 / km² | 1,288.2 / km² | 1,221.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Piscu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 30.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piscu | -40.1% | -39.6% | -30.2% |
| Galați County | -36.3% | -35.6% | -27.1% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Piscu Median Age
Median Age: 39.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piscu | 39.8 yrs | 41.2 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Galați County | 40.4 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Piscu Population Density
Population Density: 1,221 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piscu | 3,129 | 2.563 km² | 1,221 / km² |
| Galați County | 470,657 | 4,465.4 km² | 105 / 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
Piscu 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
Piscu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piscu | 13,859 tn | 4.43 tn | 5,408.5 tons/km² |
| Galați County | 2,075,936 tn | 4.41 tn | 464.9 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
Piscu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,408.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/17 | 3:16 PM | 4.3 | 17 km | 12,850 m | 4km NNE of Smirdan, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/16 | 11:06 AM | 4.3 | 68.5 km | 66,500 m | 6km W of Bolotesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 9:25 AM | 4.4 | 70.5 km | 129,699 m | 9km W of Poiana Cristei, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 73.8 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 61.7 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/15 | 6:08 AM | 4.2 | 54.2 km | 17,800 m | 1km SSW of Bordesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/14 | 8:25 AM | 4 | 78.6 km | 120,100 m | 3km WSW of Andreiasu de Jos, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 9:04 PM | 4.6 | 62.9 km | 38,300 m | 5km WNW of Marasheshty, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 7:14 PM | 5.6 | 63.4 km | 32,000 m | 5km E of Panciu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/13 | 5:01 AM | 4.1 | 5 km | 4,900 m | 2km SW of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Piscu
Piscu is a commune in Galați County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Piscu and Vameș.
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