Beşalma Facts
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population | 1,351 |
| Male Population | 666 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 685 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -52.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -32.1% |
| Median Age | 31.3 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 33) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.16913, 28.64695 |
| Postal Codes | 3811 |
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Beşalma Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,842 | 2,463 | 1,991 | 1,511 | 1,351 |
| Population Density | 1,299.2 / km² | 1,125.9 / km² | 910.2 / km² | 690.7 / km² | 617.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beşalma Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 24.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beşalma | -46.8% | -38.7% | -24.1% |
| Gagauzia | -38.4% | -35% | -22.7% |
| Moldova | +5.9% | -6.9% | -3.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beşalma Median Age
Median Age: 31.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beşalma | 31.3 yrs | 33 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Gagauzia | 31.3 yrs | 33.1 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Moldova | 32 yrs | 33.7 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Beşalma Population Density
Population Density: 618 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beşalma | 1,351 | 2.188 km² | 618 / km² |
| Gagauzia | 132,711 | 1,848.1 km² | 71.8 / km² |
| Moldova | 4.1 million | 33,819.5 km² | 120 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Beşalma Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Beşalma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beşalma | 705 tn | 0.52 tn | 322.3 tons/km² |
| Gagauzia | 76,760 tn | 0.58 tn | 41.5 tons/km² |
| Moldova | 2,519,947 tn | 0.62 tn | 74.5 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
Beşalma CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 705 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 322.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/17 | 3:16 PM | 4.3 | 90 km | 12,850 m | 4km NNE of Smirdan, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/13 | 6:10 PM | 4.1 | 98.1 km | 5,000 m | 2km ESE of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/07 | 2:25 PM | 3.2 | 72.9 km | 15,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/06 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 79 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/05 | 6:02 PM | 4.1 | 98.3 km | 31,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/05 | 2:48 AM | 3.6 | 95.1 km | 4,500 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/05 | 1:57 AM | 3.4 | 96.6 km | 6,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/05 | 3:49 PM | 3.7 | 62.5 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/05 | 3:43 PM | 4.4 | 94.2 km | 11,500 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/92 | 7:55 PM | 3.3 | 71.5 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Beșalma
Beșalma (Gagauz: Beşalma) is a commune and village in the Gagauz Autonomous Territorial Unit of the Republic of Moldova. The 2004 census listed the commune as having a population of 4,441 people, including 4,293 ethnic Gagauz, 44 Moldovans, 37 Ukrai..
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