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Plosca Facts
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Population | 4,612 |
| Male Population | 2,277 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 2,335 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -40.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -31.8% |
| Median Age | 42.1 years (Male: 40.7, Female: 43.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.03333, 25.13333 |
| Postal Codes | 147265 |
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Plosca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,704 | 7,711 | 6,761 | 4,862 | 4,612 |
| Population Density | 1,988.1 / km² | 1,989.9 / km² | 1,744.8 / km² | 1,254.7 / km² | 1,190.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Plosca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 28.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plosca | -36.9% | -36.9% | -28.1% |
| Teleorman County | -35% | -34.5% | -26.2% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Plosca Median Age
Median Age: 42.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plosca | 42.1 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Teleorman County | 44.6 yrs | 48.1 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Plosca Population Density
Population Density: 1,190 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plosca | 4,612 | 3.875 km² | 1,190 / km² |
| Teleorman County | 342,666 | 5,792.9 km² | 59.2 / 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
Plosca 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.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Plosca
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
Plosca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plosca | 12,606 tn | 2.73 tn | 3,253.1 tons/km² |
| Teleorman County | 943,593 tn | 2.75 tn | 162.9 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
Plosca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,606 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,253.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/14 | 7:39 PM | 4.1 | 58.6 km | 17,900 m | 3km NW of Corabia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 4:04 AM | 3.1 | 85.8 km | 6,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/08 | 2:56 PM | 3.2 | 49.6 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/05 | 2:50 PM | 3.6 | 86.2 km | 9,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/93 | 12:18 PM | 3.1 | 95.9 km | 5,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/90 | 4:21 AM | 3.3 | 99.2 km | 19,600 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/82 | 9:58 AM | 4.7 | 82.9 km | 33,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/13 | 9:33 AM | 6.6 | 81.4 km | 15,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Plosca
Plosca is a commune in Teleorman County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Plosca.
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