Gorgopotamos Facts
| Area | 163.3 km² |
| Population | 3,138 |
| Male Population | 1,559 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,579 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +10.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.4% |
| Median Age | 41.5 years (Male: 40.3, Female: 42.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,249 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.83255, 22.39664 |
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Gorgopotamos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,850 | 3,153 | 3,389 | 3,365 | 3,138 | 3,024 | 2,931 |
| Population Density | 17.5 / km² | 19.3 / km² | 20.8 / km² | 20.6 / km² | 19.2 / km² | 18.5 / km² | 18 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGorgopotamos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 7.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgopotamos | +10.1% | -0.5% | -7.4% |
| Central Greece (region) | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gorgopotamos Median Age
Median Age: 41.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgopotamos | 41.5 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| Central Greece (region) | 43.5 yrs | 45.2 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gorgopotamos Population Density
Population Density: 19.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgopotamos | 3,138 | 163.3 km² | 19.2 / km² |
| Central Greece (region) | 534,502 | 15,673.8 km² | 34.1 / 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
Gorgopotamos 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
Gorgopotamos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $23,781 | $24,492 | $28,666 | $31,599 | $28,219 | $22,835 | $22,380 | $26,249 |
| Total GDP | $94.2M | $102.9M | $125.3M | $139.2M | $122.8M | $96.1M | $91.2M | $105.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Gorgopotamos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgopotamos | 33,607 tn | 10.71 tn | 205.9 tons/km² |
| Central Greece (region) | 5,674,960 tn | 10.62 tn | 362.1 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
Gorgopotamos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,607 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 205.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
| Landslide | 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/18 | 12:03 PM | 4.9 | 18.7 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Lamia, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/08 | 5:59 PM | 3 | 16 km | 26,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 5:58 PM | 3 | 16.2 km | 9,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 1:50 AM | 3 | 14.8 km | 18,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/08 | 12:54 PM | 3.4 | 12 km | 10,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/08 | 9:41 AM | 3 | 8.1 km | 17,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/08 | 10:52 PM | 3.1 | 19.9 km | 19,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/07 | 7:45 PM | 3.2 | 15.8 km | 23,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/07 | 10:03 AM | 3.2 | 15.3 km | 15,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/07 | 12:40 PM | 3.1 | 13.4 km | 10,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gorgopotamos
Gorgopotamos (Greek: Γοργοπόταμος) is a village and a former municipality in Phthiotis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lamia, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located 8 km southwest of Lamia and 34..
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