Galatás Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 1,403 |
| Male Population | 699 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 704 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.6% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years (Male: 37.1, Female: 39.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.49864, 23.96341 |
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Galatás Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,017 | 1,252 | 1,381 | 1,411 | 1,403 |
| Population Density | 406.8 / km² | 500.8 / km² | 552.4 / km² | 564.4 / km² | 561.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galatás Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatás | +38.7% | +12.7% | +2.2% |
| Crete | +53.4% | +25.1% | +9.1% |
| Greece | +21.3% | +8.1% | +0% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galatás Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatás | 38.4 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 37.1 yrs |
| Crete | 39.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Galatás Population Density
Population Density: 561 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatás | 1,403 | 2.5 km² | 561 / km² |
| Crete | 618,444 | 8,365.9 km² | 73.9 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galatás 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Galatás
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
Galatás CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatás | 14,545 tn | 10.37 tn | 5,817.9 tons/km² |
| Crete | 5,917,901 tn | 9.57 tn | 707.4 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 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
Galatás CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,545 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,817.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/16 | 2:25 PM | 4.4 | 32.8 km | 10,000 m | 16km E of Palaiochora, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/08 | 9:21 PM | 3.1 | 19 km | 54,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/08 | 10:52 PM | 3.4 | 25.6 km | 30,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/08 | 11:43 AM | 3.3 | 27.6 km | 27,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/08 | 9:02 AM | 4 | 32.5 km | 34,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/08 | 2:46 PM | 3.6 | 24.9 km | 20,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/08 | 4:33 AM | 3.3 | 26.4 km | 13,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/08 | 12:51 PM | 3.1 | 23.1 km | 10,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/07 | 6:02 PM | 3.8 | 30.2 km | 6,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/07 | 4:14 PM | 3.3 | 27.2 km | 5,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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