Toporu Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 966 |
| Male Population | 459 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 507 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -38.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.4% |
| Median Age | 51.7 years (Male: 45.6, Female: 57.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.01056, 25.65278 |
| Postal Codes | 087225 |
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Toporu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,574 | 1,552 | 1,245 | 1,019 | 966 |
| Population Density | 572.4 / km² | 564.4 / km² | 452.7 / km² | 370.5 / km² | 351.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Toporu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toporu | -35.3% | -34.3% | -18.2% |
| Giurgiu County | -11.4% | -20.1% | -16.7% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Toporu Median Age
Median Age: 51.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toporu | 51.7 yrs | 57.9 yrs | 45.6 yrs |
| Giurgiu County | 41.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Toporu Population Density
Population Density: 351 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toporu | 966 | 2.75 km² | 351 / km² |
| Giurgiu County | 266,902 | 3,541.7 km² | 75.4 / 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
Toporu 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
Toporu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toporu | 2,708 tn | 2.8 tn | 984.6 tons/km² |
| Giurgiu County | 758,483 tn | 2.84 tn | 214.2 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
Toporu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,708 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 984.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/17 | 10:02 PM | 4.2 | 96.8 km | 20,570 m | 8km ENE of Lyaskovets, Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/14 | 7:39 PM | 4.1 | 97.4 km | 17,900 m | 3km NW of Corabia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/08 | 9:04 AM | 3.4 | 81.1 km | 27,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/08 | 10:11 AM | 4.1 | 93.6 km | 15,700 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 4:04 AM | 3.1 | 73 km | 6,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/08 | 2:56 PM | 3.2 | 56 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/06 | 12:45 AM | 3.1 | 75.6 km | 58,100 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/05 | 4:54 PM | 3.1 | 75.5 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/05 | 11:14 AM | 3.1 | 89.2 km | 6,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/05 | 2:50 PM | 3.6 | 69 km | 9,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Toporu
Toporu is a commune located in Giurgiu County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Tomuleşti and Toporu.
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