Zam Facts
| Area | 189.8 km² |
| Population | 1,586 |
| Male Population | 796 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 790 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -42.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -30.9% |
| Median Age | 49.2 years (Male: 45.8, Female: 52.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.00000, 22.45000 |
| Postal Codes | 337550 |
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Zam Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,743 | 2,629 | 2,295 | 1,674 | 1,586 |
| Population Density | 14.5 / km² | 13.9 / km² | 12.1 / km² | 8.8 / km² | 8.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zam Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 27.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zam | -39% | -36.3% | -27.1% |
| Hunedoara County | -38.2% | -36.9% | -28% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zam Median Age
Median Age: 49.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zam | 49.2 yrs | 52.1 yrs | 45.8 yrs |
| Hunedoara County | 42.5 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zam Population Density
Population Density: 8.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zam | 1,586 | 189.8 km² | 8.4 / km² |
| Hunedoara County | 365,652 | 7,048.4 km² | 51.9 / 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
Zam 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zam
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
Zam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zam | 8,504 tn | 5.36 tn | 44.8 tons/km² |
| Hunedoara County | 1,960,196 tn | 5.36 tn | 278.1 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
Zam CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,504 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 44.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.5) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/14 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 93.7 km | 4,100 m | 1km NNE of Teregova, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/13 | 1:22 PM | 4.6 | 54.1 km | 5,000 m | 1km WSW of Unirea, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/13 | 1:00 PM | 4.3 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNE of Totesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 85.4 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.1 | 95.1 km | 17,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/06 | 11:06 AM | 3 | 99.5 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/05 | 2:52 AM | 3.1 | 89.9 km | 33,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/05 | 11:37 PM | 4.2 | 66.9 km | 20,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/92 | 8:33 PM | 4.6 | 63.8 km | 25,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/91 | 11:43 AM | 3.6 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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