Gighera Facts
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population | 544 |
| Male Population | 267 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 277 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -48.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -33.2% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 46.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.85000, 23.80000 |
| Postal Codes | 207285 |
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Gighera Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,047 | 946 | 814 | 574 | 544 |
| Population Density | 1,522.9 / km² | 1,376 / km² | 1,184 / km² | 834.9 / km² | 791.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gighera Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 29.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gighera | -45.2% | -39.3% | -29.5% |
| Dolj County | -25.8% | -29.2% | -22.8% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gighera Median Age
Median Age: 43.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gighera | 43.2 yrs | 46.1 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Dolj County | 41.2 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gighera Population Density
Population Density: 791 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gighera | 544 | 0.688 km² | 791 / km² |
| Dolj County | 590,101 | 7,422.5 km² | 79.5 / km² |
| Romania | 19.5 million | 238,387.8 km² | 81.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gighera 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
Gighera CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gighera | 2,376 tn | 4.37 tn | 3,455.4 tons/km² |
| Dolj County | 2,579,509 tn | 4.37 tn | 347.5 tons/km² |
| Romania | 86,961,323 tn | 4.46 tn | 364.8 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
Gighera CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,376 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,455.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/14 | 7:39 PM | 4.1 | 54.4 km | 17,900 m | 3km NW of Corabia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/80 | 4:52 PM | 4.3 | 94 km | 22,000 m | Bulgaria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gighera
Gighera is a commune in Dolj County, Romania with a population of 3,405 people. It is composed of three villages: Gighera, Nedeia and Zăval.
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