Rafaila Facts
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Population | 1,318 |
| Male Population | 702 (53.3%) |
| Female Population | 616 (46.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -41.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -33.1% |
| Median Age | 31 years (Male: 29.7, Female: 32.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.80064, 27.36236 |
| Postal Codes | 737541 |
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Rafaila Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,242 | 2,307 | 1,969 | 1,389 | 1,318 |
| Population Density | 1,121 / km² | 1,153.5 / km² | 984.5 / km² | 694.5 / km² | 659 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rafaila 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafaila | -38% | -39.8% | -29.5% |
| Vaslui County | -35.5% | -35.1% | -26.8% |
| Romania | -9.9% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rafaila Median Age
Median Age: 31 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafaila | 31 yrs | 32.2 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Vaslui County | 39.4 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rafaila Population Density
Population Density: 659 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafaila | 1,318 | 2 km² | 659 / km² |
| Vaslui County | 346,689 | 5,322.2 km² | 65.1 / 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
Rafaila 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
Rafaila CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafaila | 5,469 tn | 4.15 tn | 2,734.7 tons/km² |
| Vaslui County | 1,437,470 tn | 4.15 tn | 270.1 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
Rafaila CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,469 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,734.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 86.4 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/13 | 12:34 AM | 4.2 | 71 km | 15,000 m | 3km WNW of Urechesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/08 | 6:32 AM | 3.2 | 96.9 km | 100,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/06 | 5:35 AM | 4 | 90.4 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/06 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/05 | 6:02 PM | 4.1 | 89 km | 31,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/05 | 3:49 PM | 3.7 | 61.8 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/05 | 6:18 PM | 3 | 78 km | 3,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/98 | 11:14 AM | 3.8 | 91.7 km | 150,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/92 | 7:55 PM | 3.3 | 51 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rafaila
Rafaila is a commune in Vaslui County, Romania. It is composed of a single village, Rafaila. This was part of Todireşti Commune until 2004, when it was split off.
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