Zalha Facts
| Area | 60.5 km² |
| Population | 839 |
| Male Population | 404 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 435 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -17.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.5% |
| Median Age | 56.1 years (Male: 50, Female: 60) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $22,658 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.18333, 23.53333 |
| Postal Codes | 457360 |
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Zalha Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,021 | 1,077 | 993 | 772 | 839 | 847 | 829 |
| Population Density | 16.9 / km² | 17.8 / km² | 16.4 / km² | 12.8 / km² | 13.9 / km² | 14 / km² | 13.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridZalha Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 15.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zalha | -17.8% | -22.1% | -15.5% |
| Sălaj County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zalha Median Age
Median Age: 56.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zalha | 56.1 yrs | 60 yrs | 50 yrs |
| Sălaj County | 40.7 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 39 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zalha Population Density
Population Density: 13.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zalha | 839 | 60.5 km² | 13.9 / km² |
| Sălaj County | 200,281 | 3,864.1 km² | 51.8 / 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
Zalha 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
Zalha Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,155 | $7,496 | $7,436 | $11,561 | $14,880 | $18,497 | $22,240 | $22,658 |
| Total GDP | $13.9M | $12.5M | $12.2M | $17.8M | $21.6M | $26.1M | $30.4M | $30.9M |
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
Zalha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zalha | 3,925 tn | 4.68 tn | 64.9 tons/km² |
| Sălaj County | 939,784 tn | 4.69 tn | 243.2 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
Zalha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,925 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 64.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/06 | 11:06 AM | 3 | 97.2 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/05 | 2:52 AM | 3.1 | 66.2 km | 33,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/94 | 11:06 AM | 3.1 | 34.9 km | 57,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/87 | 9:46 PM | 3.3 | 91 km | 91,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/79 | 3:56 PM | 4.9 | 85.5 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/79 | 1:02 PM | 4.7 | 86.6 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/79 | 1:20 AM | 4 | 69.7 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/78 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 59.7 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Zalha
Zalha (Hungarian: Zálha) is a commune located in Sălaj County, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Ceaca (Almáscsáka), Ciureni (Csurenypuszta), Valea Ciurenilor (Csurenyvölgy), Valea Hranei (Tormapataka), Valea Lungă (Gorbómező), Vârteşca (Vir..
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