Categories in Potcoava
Potcoava Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 716 |
| Male Population | 353 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 363 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -41.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -29.9% |
| Median Age | 39.5 years (Male: 37.6, Female: 41.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.48333, 24.65000 |
| Postal Codes | 237355 |
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Potcoava Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,217 | 1,062 | 1,022 | 754 | 716 |
| Population Density | 1,081.8 / km² | 944 / km² | 908.4 / km² | 670.2 / km² | 636.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potcoava Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 26.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potcoava | -38% | -29% | -26.2% |
| Olt County | -28.8% | -31% | -23.9% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potcoava Median Age
Median Age: 39.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potcoava | 39.5 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 37.6 yrs |
| Olt County | 41.9 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Potcoava Population Density
Population Density: 636 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potcoava | 716 | 1.125 km² | 636 / km² |
| Olt County | 391,149 | 5,497.5 km² | 71.2 / 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
Potcoava 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 Potcoava
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
Potcoava CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potcoava | 2,993 tn | 4.18 tn | 2,660.1 tons/km² |
| Olt County | 1,632,630 tn | 4.17 tn | 297 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
Potcoava CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,993 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,660.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 76.3 km | 17,900 m | 3km NW of Corabia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 4:04 AM | 3.1 | 90.2 km | 6,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/08 | 2:56 PM | 3.2 | 53.9 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/05 | 2:50 PM | 3.6 | 96.3 km | 9,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/05 | 6:34 PM | 3.9 | 70.8 km | 10,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/04 | 10:37 PM | 4.2 | 83.9 km | 5,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/95 | 8:16 AM | 3.7 | 88 km | 23,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Potcoava
Potcoava is a town in Olt County, Romania. The town administers four villages: Potcoava-Fălcoeni, Sineşti, Trufineşti and Valea Merilor.
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