Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gerger
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 11 | 4 |
| Education | 6 | 5 |
| Restaurants | 5 | 3.8 |
Gerger Facts
| Area | 655.4 km² |
| Population | 24,075 |
| Male Population | 11,643 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 12,432 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +85.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.6% |
| Median Age | 20.2 years (Male: 19.1, Female: 21.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Merkez Mahallesi, Keleşan Mahallesi, Yeni Mahallesi, Yeni Mah., zübeyde hanım |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.02807, 39.03418 |
| Postal Codes | 02700, 02702 |
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Gerger Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,969 | 21,036 | 23,246 | 22,963 | 24,075 |
| Population Density | 19.8 / km² | 32.1 / km² | 35.5 / km² | 35 / km² | 36.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gerger Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerger | +77.1% | +9.2% | -1.2% |
| Adıyaman Province | +86.9% | +19.2% | +6% |
| Turkey | +102.3% | +46.5% | +24.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gerger Median Age
Median Age: 20.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerger | 20.2 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Adıyaman Province | 24 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gerger Population Density
Population Density: 36.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerger | 24,075 | 655.4 km² | 36.7 / km² |
| Adıyaman Province | 598,853 | 7,283.5 km² | 82.2 / km² |
| Turkey | 77.8 million | 780,782.9 km² | 99.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gerger 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.
Neighborhoods in Gerger
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gerger
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gerger
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
Gerger CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerger | 113,954 tn | 4.73 tn | 173.9 tons/km² |
| Adıyaman Province | 2,834,265 tn | 4.73 tn | 389.1 tons/km² |
| Turkey | 435,645,812 tn | 5.6 tn | 558 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
Gerger CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 113,954 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 173.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (9.7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/19 | 5:31 PM | 5.2 | 32.2 km | 10,000 m | 10km E of Doganyol, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/18 | 1:53 PM | 4.2 | 22.3 km | 14,670 m | 22km ENE of Sincik, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/15 | 9:08 PM | 4 | 19.5 km | 8,800 m | 17km SW of Doganyol, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/14 | 2:00 PM | 4.4 | 36.4 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Sincik, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/12 | 11:22 AM | 4.4 | 39.7 km | 5,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/10 | 10:17 AM | 4.7 | 4.4 km | 7,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/09 | 3:57 PM | 4.3 | 33 km | 5,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/07 | 9:59 PM | 3.5 | 34.6 km | 5,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/07 | 8:25 AM | 3.2 | 43 km | 5,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/07 | 8:08 PM | 3.1 | 40 km | 5,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gerger
Gerger is a town and a district of Adıyaman Province of Turkey. The mayor is Zeynal Aslan (SP).
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