Gerakaroú Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 663 |
| Male Population | 328 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 335 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -20.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -35.2% |
| Median Age | 43.3 years (Male: 42.2, Female: 44.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.62666, 23.21566 |
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Gerakaroú Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 829 | 964 | 1,023 | 1,009 | 663 | 632 | 603 |
| Population Density | 331.6 / km² | 385.6 / km² | 409.2 / km² | 403.6 / km² | 265.2 / km² | 252.8 / km² | 241.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGerakaroú Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 35.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakaroú | -20% | -31.2% | -35.2% |
| Central Macedonia | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gerakaroú Median Age
Median Age: 43.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakaroú | 43.3 yrs | 44.5 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Central Macedonia | 41.8 yrs | 43 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gerakaroú Population Density
Population Density: 265 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakaroú | 663 | 2.5 km² | 265 / km² |
| Central Macedonia | 1.9 million | 18,917.1 km² | 99.2 / 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
Gerakaroú 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
Gerakaroú CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerakaroú | 8,010 tn | 12.08 tn | 3,204.2 tons/km² |
| Central Macedonia | 20,517,736 tn | 10.94 tn | 1,084.6 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
Gerakaroú CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,010 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,204.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/18 | 8:21 AM | 4.1 | 9.1 km | 10,000 m | 9km ENE of Gerakarou, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/08 | 9:31 AM | 3 | 11.3 km | 25,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/07 | 4:55 PM | 3.4 | 11.1 km | 25,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/07 | 2:29 AM | 3.4 | 17.3 km | 2,100 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/06 | 2:24 AM | 3.2 | 13.7 km | 22,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/06 | 9:22 PM | 3.1 | 11.2 km | 10,400 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/06 | 4:27 AM | 3.9 | 8.5 km | 7,200 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/06 | 5:27 AM | 3.1 | 12 km | 6,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/06 | 10:01 AM | 3.3 | 13.7 km | 700 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/06 | 11:25 AM | 3 | 11.7 km | 7,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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