Romanu Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 516 |
| Male Population | 256 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 260 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -67.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -55.8% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years (Male: 40.4, Female: 45.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $16,456 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.28333, 27.73333 |
| Postal Codes | 817115 |
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Romanu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,584 | 1,407 | 1,167 | 819 | 516 | 492 | 456 |
| Population Density | 589.4 / km² | 523.5 / km² | 434.2 / km² | 304.7 / km² | 192 / km² | 183.1 / km² | 169.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRomanu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 55.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanu | -67.4% | -63.3% | -55.8% |
| Brăila County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Romanu Median Age
Median Age: 42.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanu | 42.4 yrs | 45.2 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Brăila County | 42.5 yrs | 44.3 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Romanu Population Density
Population Density: 192 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanu | 516 | 2.688 km² | 192 / km² |
| Brăila County | 280,982 | 4,765.7 km² | 59 / 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
Romanu 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
Romanu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,647 | $3,394 | $4,074 | $6,257 | $9,093 | $11,506 | $14,702 | $16,456 |
| Total GDP | $3.7M | $3.2M | $3.6M | $5.1M | $6.9M | $8.2M | $9.7M | $10.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Romanu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanu | 2,218 tn | 4.3 tn | 825.1 tons/km² |
| Brăila County | 1,208,093 tn | 4.3 tn | 253.5 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
Romanu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,218 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 825.1 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 | 31.5 km | 12,850 m | 4km NNE of Smirdan, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/16 | 11:06 AM | 4.3 | 83.8 km | 66,500 m | 6km W of Bolotesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 9:25 AM | 4.4 | 80 km | 129,699 m | 9km W of Poiana Cristei, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 94.4 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 80 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/15 | 6:08 AM | 4.2 | 60.8 km | 17,800 m | 1km SSW of Bordesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/14 | 8:25 AM | 4 | 89.8 km | 120,100 m | 3km WSW of Andreiasu de Jos, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 9:04 PM | 4.6 | 82 km | 38,300 m | 5km WNW of Marasheshty, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 7:14 PM | 5.6 | 82 km | 32,000 m | 5km E of Panciu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/13 | 5:01 AM | 4.1 | 23.1 km | 4,900 m | 2km SW of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Romanu
Romanu is a commune located in Brăila County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Oancea and Romanu.
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