Categories in Posof
Car repairGas stationMosquesOther membership organizationsPublic administrationReligionEducationConcert halls and theatersAll food and beverageCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsDepartment storesShoppingShopping otherPublic parksBuses and trainsOther accommodationOther transport activities
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Posof
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 21 | 4.4 |
| Public administration | 19 | 4 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 15 | 4.3 |
| Education | 11 | 4.4 |
| All food and beverage | 11 | 4.7 |
| Other membership organizations | 7 | — |
Posof Facts
| Area | 640.6 km² |
| Population | 7,289 |
| Male Population | 3,632 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,657 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -45.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -35.7% |
| Median Age | 33.2 years (Male: 32.2, Female: 34.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Merkez Mahallesi, Aşağı Mahallesi, Alabalık Köyü, Süngülü Köyü, Aşıkzulali Köyü |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.51111, 42.72917 |
| Postal Codes | 75800, 75802 |
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Posof Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,308 | 13,750 | 11,343 | 7,199 | 7,289 |
| Population Density | 20.8 / km² | 21.5 / km² | 17.7 / km² | 11.2 / km² | 11.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Posof Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 36.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posof | -45.9% | -47.6% | -36.5% |
| Ardahan Province | +0.4% | -21.7% | -17.7% |
| Turkey | +102.3% | +46.5% | +24.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Posof Median Age
Median Age: 33.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posof | 33.2 yrs | 34.3 yrs | 32.2 yrs |
| Ardahan Province | 28.6 yrs | 29.1 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Posof Population Density
Population Density: 11.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posof | 7,289 | 640.6 km² | 11.4 / km² |
| Ardahan Province | 96,966 | 4,956.7 km² | 19.6 / 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
Posof 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 Posof
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Posof
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Posof
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
Posof CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posof | 34,458 tn | 4.73 tn | 53.8 tons/km² |
| Ardahan Province | 458,571 tn | 4.73 tn | 92.5 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
Posof CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,458 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 53.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.9) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/18 | 9:03 AM | 4.2 | 78.2 km | 10,970 m | 9km NE of Borjomi, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 5:30 AM | 4.4 | 91.6 km | 10,000 m | 12km NE of K'ut'aisi, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/17 | 1:52 PM | 4.4 | 32.1 km | 10,000 m | 9km ENE of Abastumani, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/15 | 1:17 AM | 4.1 | 99.5 km | 3,500 m | 3km NE of Tqibuli, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/15 | 1:56 AM | 4 | 92.5 km | 10,510 m | 8km SE of Tqibuli, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/14 | 12:36 PM | 4 | 94.9 km | 10,000 m | 9km ESE of Tqibuli, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/14 | 9:16 AM | 4.1 | 55.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km NNW of Akhaldaba, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/14 | 12:03 AM | 4.3 | 99.2 km | 10,000 m | 17km NNW of Senkaya, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/11 | 3:51 AM | 4 | 49.4 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/11 | 9:51 AM | 4.1 | 60.2 km | 10,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Posof
Posof is a district of Ardahan Province of Turkey, in the far east of the country, 75 km from the city of Ardahan. It has a border crossing with neighboring Georgia at Türkgözü. Posof is well known for its handicrafts particularly its ornate silver b..
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