Șercaia Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 977 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -30.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -27.5% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.83333, 25.13333 |
| Postal Codes | 507195 |
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Șercaia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,403 | 1,439 | 1,347 | 1,030 | 977 |
| Population Density | 801.7 / km² | 822.3 / km² | 769.7 / km² | 588.6 / km² | 558.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Șercaia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 23.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Șercaia | -26.6% | -28.4% | -23.5% |
| Brașov County | -13.8% | -22.3% | -18.4% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Șercaia Population Density
Population Density: 558 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Șercaia | 977 | 1.75 km² | 558 / km² |
| Brașov County | 496,716 | 5,364.5 km² | 92.6 / 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
Șercaia 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
Șercaia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Șercaia | 4,925 tn | 5.04 tn | 2,814.3 tons/km² |
| Brașov County | 2,504,545 tn | 5.04 tn | 466.9 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
Șercaia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,925 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,814.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/18 | 5:15 PM | 4.7 | 96.4 km | 149,170 m | 15km SSE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 94.4 km | 127,010 m | 11km NNW of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/15 | 6:56 PM | 4.3 | 91.4 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/14 | 7:12 AM | 4.3 | 95.5 km | 147,900 m | 16km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/14 | 6:15 AM | 4.7 | 99 km | 127,000 m | 3km W of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/12 | 6:25 PM | 4.5 | 97.9 km | 139,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/10 | 5:31 AM | 4.5 | 92.9 km | 135,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/10 | 3:16 PM | 4.5 | 99 km | 107,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/08 | 7:55 AM | 3.9 | 100 km | 170,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/08 | 5:41 PM | 3.6 | 95.6 km | 135,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Șercaia
Șercaia (German: Schirkanyen; Hungarian: Sárkány; Turkish: Saruhan) is a commune in Brașov County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Hălmeag (Halmagen; Halmágy; Halmaç), Șercaia and Vad (Waadt, Waden; Vád). the 2011 census, 84% of inhabitan..
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