Besleney Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 1,479 |
| Male Population | 684 (46.3%) |
| Female Population | 795 (53.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.0% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 32.3, Female: 36) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Moscow Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.24050, 41.73870 |
| Postal Codes | 369414, 369426 |
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Besleney Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 955 | 1,293 | 1,345 | 1,544 | 1,479 |
| Population Density | 424.4 / km² | 574.7 / km² | 597.8 / km² | 686.2 / km² | 657.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besleney Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besleney | +61.7% | +19.4% | +14.8% |
| Karachay-Cherkessia | +81% | +33.4% | +18% |
| Russia | +7.1% | -2.9% | -2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besleney Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besleney | 34.2 yrs | 36 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
| Karachay-Cherkessia | 34.2 yrs | 36 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
| Russia | 38.2 yrs | 41.2 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Besleney Population Density
Population Density: 657 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besleney | 1,479 | 2.25 km² | 657 / km² |
| Karachay-Cherkessia | 509,794 | 14,289.8 km² | 35.7 / km² |
| Russia | 145.3 million | 16,974,452.8 km² | 8.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besleney Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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
Besleney CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besleney | 11,246 tn | 7.6 tn | 4,998.1 tons/km² |
| Karachay-Cherkessia | 3,954,781 tn | 7.76 tn | 276.8 tons/km² |
| Russia | 1,356,388,647 tn | 9.34 tn | 79.9 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
Besleney CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,246 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,998.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/17 | 9:14 AM | 4.4 | 6.7 km | 10,000 m | 6km NNW of Besleney, Russia | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/16 | 10:47 AM | 4 | 86 km | 10,000 m | 19km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/15 | 5:43 PM | 4.4 | 71.9 km | 15,270 m | 14km N of Zavetnoye, Russia | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/12 | 12:44 AM | 3.8 | 76.8 km | 10,000 m | Caucasus region, Russia | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/06 | 7:55 AM | 4.1 | 77.5 km | 10,000 m | Caucasus region, Russia | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/05 | 7:34 AM | 4.1 | 53.1 km | 10,000 m | Caucasus region, Russia | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/00 | 7:20 AM | 3.4 | 63.5 km | 10,000 m | Russia-Georgia border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/96 | 5:42 AM | 3.8 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | Russia-Georgia border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/95 | 12:02 PM | 4.7 | 79.9 km | 47,400 m | Caucasus region, Russia | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/88 | 1:35 PM | 4 | 49.5 km | 10,000 m | Russia-Georgia border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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