Categories in Erfelek
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Erfelek
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 22 |
| Car repair | 9 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| All food and beverage | 8 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
| General contractors | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Atm's | 5 |
| All membership organizations | 5 |
Erfelek Facts
| Area | 405.6 km² |
| Population | 11,737 |
| Male Population | 5,805 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 5,932 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +47.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.7% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years (Male: 40.7, Female: 44.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Merkez Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.87926, 34.91838 |
| Postal Codes | 57800, 57802 |
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Erfelek Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,970 | 11,767 | 12,321 | 11,134 | 11,737 |
| Population Density | 19.6 / km² | 29 / km² | 30.4 / km² | 27.4 / km² | 28.9 / km² |
Erfelek Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erfelek | +39.7% | -5.4% | -9.6% |
| Sinop Province | +62.3% | +7.2% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | +102.3% | +46.5% | +24.7% |
Erfelek Median Age
Median Age: 42.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erfelek | 42.4 yrs | 44.2 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Sinop Province | 36 yrs | 37 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Erfelek Population Density
Population Density: 28.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erfelek | 11,737 | 405.6 km² | 28.9 / km² |
| Sinop Province | 196,740 | 5,877.6 km² | 33.5 / km² |
| Turkey | 77.8 million | 780,782.9 km² | 99.6 / km² |
Erfelek Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Erfelek
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Erfelek
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Erfelek CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erfelek | 64,054 tn | 5.46 tn | 157.9 tons/km² |
| Sinop Province | 1,054,312 tn | 5.36 tn | 179.4 tons/km² |
| Turkey | 435,645,812 tn | 5.6 tn | 558 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 64,054 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 157.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/16 | 9:40 PM | 4.1 | 56.4 km | 10,000 m | 34km N of Sinop, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/14 | 2:07 PM | 4.1 | 85.5 km | 15,000 m | 24km N of Bafra, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/06 | 6:09 PM | 3.6 | 90.3 km | 6,200 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/05 | 10:36 PM | 3 | 82.3 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/04 | 6:58 AM | 3.2 | 91.2 km | 5,400 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/03 | 7:09 AM | 4.1 | 51.3 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/00 | 11:16 AM | 3.6 | 87.9 km | 10,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/00 | 12:24 AM | 3.7 | 53.4 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/98 | 9:59 PM | 3.8 | 96.3 km | 10,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/96 | 7:51 PM | 3.4 | 99.1 km | 10,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
Erfelek
Erfelek is a town and district of Sinop Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The mayor is Muzaffer Şimşek (CHP).
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