Scurta Facts
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population | 1,071 |
| Male Population | 528 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 543 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -44.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -33.8% |
| Median Age | 37.9 years (Male: 36.4, Female: 39.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.26133, 27.01548 |
| Postal Codes | 607386 |
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Scurta Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,926 | 1,936 | 1,618 | 1,127 | 1,071 |
| Population Density | 880.5 / km² | 885 / km² | 739.7 / km² | 515.2 / km² | 489.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Scurta Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 30.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scurta | -41.5% | -41.8% | -30.3% |
| Bacău County | -35.1% | -34.9% | -26.6% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Scurta Median Age
Median Age: 37.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scurta | 37.9 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Bacău County | 40.2 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Scurta Population Density
Population Density: 490 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scurta | 1,071 | 2.188 km² | 490 / km² |
| Bacău County | 541,593 | 6,620.8 km² | 81.8 / 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
Scurta 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
Scurta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scurta | 4,832 tn | 4.51 tn | 2,208.8 tons/km² |
| Bacău County | 2,451,337 tn | 4.53 tn | 370.2 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
Scurta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,832 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,208.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 9:05 PM | 4.4 | 58.3 km | 61,300 m | 6km WNW of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 11:59 AM | 4.1 | 47.2 km | 90,000 m | 2km SW of Matacina, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/16 | 11:06 AM | 4.3 | 48.5 km | 66,500 m | 6km W of Bolotesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/15 | 9:28 PM | 3.9 | 55.1 km | 121,400 m | 2km SSW of Nistoresti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 27.9 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 44.1 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/15 | 3:39 AM | 4.2 | 59.7 km | 75,800 m | 3km W of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/14 | 8:25 AM | 4 | 60.8 km | 120,100 m | 3km WSW of Andreiasu de Jos, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 9:04 PM | 4.6 | 41.2 km | 38,300 m | 5km WNW of Marasheshty, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 7:14 PM | 5.6 | 41.7 km | 32,000 m | 5km E of Panciu, Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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