Categories in Megara
Auto paintingAuto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicUsed car dealersEgg SupplierFarmingLumber StoreOlive Oil ManufacturerPoultry FarmWholesalersChildren and baby clothingClothing storesJewelers and watchesShoe storesWomen's clothingTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeGreek Orthodox ChurchMailing ServiceMilitary BaseMonasteryOrthodox ChurchPost OfficeShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping ServiceElectronics StoreAppliance StoreArchitectsBuilding Materials StoreCivil EngineerConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectrical Supply StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentHVAC ContractorMechanical EngineerPaint StorePlumbing Supply StoreTile Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Megara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 91 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Churches | 61 |
| Cafes | 59 |
| Corporate management | 52 |
| Religion | 42 |
| Gas station | 39 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 36 |
| Education | 36 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 33 |
| Health and medical | 31 |
| Travel agencies | 29 |
| Clothing stores | 28 |
Megara Facts
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Population | 13,174 |
| Male Population | 6,953 (52.8%) |
| Female Population | 6,221 (47.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -2.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -8.7% |
| Median Age | 37.8 years (Male: 35.2, Female: 40.6) |
| Area Codes | 2296 |
| Neighborhoods | Neos Kosmos, Aixoni, Attiki, Filothei, Kamatero |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.99471, 23.34324 |
| Postal Codes | 191 00 |
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Megara Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,552 | 14,045 | 14,430 | 13,101 | 13,174 |
| Population Density | 1,408 / km² | 1,459.2 / km² | 1,499.2 / km² | 1,361.1 / km² | 1,368.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Megara Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megara | -3.3% | -6.7% | -9.2% |
| Greece | +21.3% | +8.1% | +0% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Megara Median Age
Median Age: 37.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megara | 37.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Megara Population Density
Population Density: 1,369 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megara | 13,174 | 9.6 km² | 1,369 / 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
Megara 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 Megara
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Megara
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Megara
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
Megara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megara | 142,863 tn | 10.84 tn | 14,842.9 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
Megara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 142,863 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,842.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.5) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/19 | 11:13 AM | 5.3 | 19.3 km | 10,000 m | 1km NNE of Magoula, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/09 | 8:17 AM | 4.4 | 14.3 km | 4,800 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/08 | 12:43 AM | 3.2 | 15.2 km | 20,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/08 | 7:02 PM | 3 | 15.1 km | 5,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/08 | 9:09 PM | 3.1 | 19.8 km | 5,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/07 | 5:12 AM | 3.2 | 8.4 km | 16,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/06 | 9:15 PM | 3.1 | 17.9 km | 17,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/06 | 4:38 PM | 3 | 12.8 km | 11,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/06 | 12:29 AM | 3 | 20.8 km | 8,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/05 | 12:48 AM | 3.3 | 4.7 km | 3,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Megara
Megara (/ˈmɛɡərə/; Greek: Μέγαρα, pronounced [ˈmeɣara]) is a historic town and a municipality (pop. 36,924 in 2011) in West Attica, Greece. It lies in the northern section of the Isthmus of Corinth opposite the island of Salamis, which belonged to Me..
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