Valea Dragului Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 2,482 |
| Male Population | 1,213 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,269 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.6% |
| Median Age | 43.4 years (Male: 41.3, Female: 45.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Ciocoveni |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.21222, 26.30361 |
| Postal Codes | 087240 |
Map of Valea Dragului
Interactive Map
Valea Dragului Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,942 | 3,269 | 3,124 | 2,548 | 2,482 |
| Population Density | 1,272.2 / km² | 1,413.6 / km² | 1,350.9 / km² | 1,101.8 / km² | 1,073.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Valea Dragului Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 18.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Dragului | -13.4% | -22.1% | -18.4% |
| 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
Valea Dragului Median Age
Median Age: 43.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Dragului | 43.4 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 41.3 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)
Valea Dragului Population Density
Population Density: 1,073 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Dragului | 2,482 | 2.313 km² | 1,073 / 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
Valea Dragului 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
Valea Dragului CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Dragului | 6,957 tn | 2.8 tn | 3,008.5 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
Valea Dragului CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,957 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,008.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/2/08 | 9:04 AM | 3.4 | 43.3 km | 27,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/08 | 4:29 AM | 3.1 | 99.6 km | 30,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 4:04 AM | 3.1 | 66.4 km | 6,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/08 | 2:56 PM | 3.2 | 82.5 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/06 | 12:45 AM | 3.1 | 35.1 km | 58,100 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/05 | 4:54 PM | 3.1 | 24.7 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/05 | 11:14 AM | 3.1 | 32.7 km | 6,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/05 | 2:50 PM | 3.6 | 57.8 km | 9,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/05 | 5:29 AM | 3.3 | 86.8 km | 24,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/05 | 5:53 PM | 4 | 85 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Valea Dragului
Valea Dragului is a commune located in Giurgiu County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Ciocoveni and Valea Dragului.
Valea Dragului Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.