Biure Facts
| Area | 11.8 km² |
| Population | 254 |
| Male Population | 131 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 123 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +122.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.3% |
| Median Age | 47.2 years (Male: 47.6, Female: 46.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.33734, 2.89513 |
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Biure Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114 | 159 | 192 | 269 | 254 | 251 | 248 |
| Population Density | 9.7 / km² | 13.5 / km² | 16.3 / km² | 22.9 / km² | 21.6 / km² | 21.4 / km² | 21.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBiure Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 32.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biure | +122.8% | +59.7% | +32.3% |
| Spain | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biure Median Age
Median Age: 47.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biure | 47.2 yrs | 46.7 yrs | 47.6 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Biure Population Density
Population Density: 21.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biure | 254 | 11.8 km² | 21.6 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biure 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
Biure CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biure | 2,040 tn | 8.03 tn | 173.6 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 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
Biure CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,040 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 173.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:37 AM | 4.1 | 32.7 km | 7,850 m | 8km ENE of l'Escala, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/10 | 6:08 AM | 4.1 | 56.3 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:38 PM | 3.1 | 58.5 km | 4,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:36 PM | 4.3 | 42.2 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 6:59 PM | 3.2 | 59.3 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 6:48 PM | 3.6 | 59.6 km | 3,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/08 | 8:14 AM | 3.2 | 62.9 km | 4,800 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/08 | 3:27 AM | 3.1 | 59.1 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/07 | 11:32 PM | 3.5 | 38.8 km | 10,700 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.3 | 57.7 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Biure
Biure is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated to the north-west of Figueres, to which it is linked by the GE-504 road.
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