Askas Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 145 |
| Male Population | 75 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 70 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +101.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.6% |
| Median Age | 49.4 years (Male: 47.4, Female: 50.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.92966, 33.07778 |
| Postal Codes | 2752 |
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Askas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72 | 206 | 195 | 137 | 145 |
| Population Density | 28.8 / km² | 82.4 / km² | 78 / km² | 54.8 / km² | 58 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Askas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 29.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askas | +90.3% | -33.5% | -29.7% |
| Nicosia District | +74% | +48.1% | +20.8% |
| Cyprus | +83.7% | +57.5% | +27.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Askas Median Age
Median Age: 49.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askas | 49.4 yrs | 50.3 yrs | 47.4 yrs |
| Nicosia District | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| Cyprus | 34.8 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Askas Population Density
Population Density: 58 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askas | 145 | 2.5 km² | 58 / km² |
| Nicosia District | 431,907 | 2,710 km² | 159 / km² |
| Cyprus | 717,637 | 5,382.9 km² | 133 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Askas 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
Askas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askas | 1,363 tn | 9.4 tn | 545.3 tons/km² |
| Nicosia District | 4,044,462 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,492.4 tons/km² |
| Cyprus | 6,720,251 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,248.4 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
Askas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,363 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 545.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/18 | 11:53 PM | 3.4 | 30.2 km | 10,000 m | 1km SSW of Limassol, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/18 | 1:30 AM | 3.9 | 27.7 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Moutayiaka, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/16 | 11:42 AM | 3.6 | 34.9 km | 9,000 m | 6km SSW of Limassol, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 6:54 PM | 4 | 25 km | 20,630 m | 2km S of Kokkini Trimithia, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/15 | 4:29 PM | 4.3 | 28.6 km | 7,770 m | 0km N of Ypsonas, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/12 | 10:48 AM | 4.3 | 29.1 km | 20,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/11 | 3:54 AM | 3.9 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/10 | 4:07 PM | 4.5 | 18.7 km | 35,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/09 | 2:09 PM | 4.8 | 17.1 km | 27,900 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/09 | 6:28 AM | 4.6 | 24.9 km | 10,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Askas
Askas is a small village in Pitsilia region in the Nicosia District on the island of Cyprus. It is positioned 1000 metres above sea level on the north side of the Troodos mountain range, at the foot of Mount Papoutsa. Ioannis Constantinou is the pres..
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