Ruja Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 516 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -20.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -21.6% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.01175, 24.65048 |
| Postal Codes | 555102 |
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Ruja Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 650 | 748 | 658 | 544 | 516 |
| Population Density | 800 / km² | 920.6 / km² | 809.8 / km² | 669.5 / km² | 635.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruja Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 17.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruja | -16.3% | -27.3% | -17.3% |
| Sibiu County | -11% | -20.7% | -17.4% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ruja Population Density
Population Density: 635 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruja | 516 | 0.813 km² | 635 / km² |
| Sibiu County | 360,458 | 5,432.3 km² | 66.4 / 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
Ruja 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
Ruja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruja | 2,614 tn | 5.07 tn | 3,217.7 tons/km² |
| Sibiu County | 1,825,953 tn | 5.07 tn | 336.1 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
Ruja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,614 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,217.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/15 | 6:56 PM | 4.3 | 80.7 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/05 | 7:26 PM | 3.5 | 85.6 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/04 | 10:37 PM | 4.2 | 89.6 km | 5,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/95 | 8:16 AM | 3.7 | 94.6 km | 23,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/95 | 7:31 AM | 3.8 | 62.4 km | 25,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/93 | 5:19 PM | 4.7 | 98.3 km | 22,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/93 | 11:47 AM | 3.6 | 47.7 km | 14,400 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/84 | 8:58 PM | 3.1 | 62.9 km | 55,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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