Categories in Ierapetra
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ierapetra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 209 |
| Other accommodation | 185 |
| Restaurants | 153 |
| Cafes | 97 |
| Shopping | 91 |
| Religion | 80 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 62 |
| Hotels and motels | 59 |
| Education | 51 |
| Sports and recreation | 49 |
| Real estate | 48 |
| Gas station | 39 |
Ierapetra Facts
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Population | 6,650 |
| Male Population | 3,322 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,328 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.1% |
| Median Age | 41.5 years (Male: 40.6, Female: 42.3) |
| Area Codes | 2842 |
| Neighborhoods | Kavouri, Neapoli, Platia Eleftherias |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.01186, 25.74234 |
| Postal Codes | 722 00 |
Map of Ierapetra
Interactive Map
Ierapetra Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,306 | 5,168 | 5,878 | 6,351 | 6,650 | 6,531 | 6,478 |
| Population Density | 574.1 / km² | 689.1 / km² | 783.7 / km² | 846.8 / km² | 886.7 / km² | 870.8 / km² | 863.7 / km² |
Ierapetra Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ierapetra | +54.4% | +28.7% | +13.1% |
| Crete | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Ierapetra Median Age
Median Age: 41.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ierapetra | 41.5 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Crete | 39.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Ierapetra Population Density
Population Density: 887 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ierapetra | 6,650 | 7.5 km² | 887 / km² |
| Crete | 618,444 | 8,365.9 km² | 73.9 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Ierapetra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Ierapetra
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ierapetra
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ierapetra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ierapetra | 55,850 tn | 8.4 tn | 7,446.7 tons/km² |
| Crete | 5,917,901 tn | 9.57 tn | 707.4 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 55,850 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,446.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11/18 | 8:32 PM | 4.2 | 22.6 km | 10,000 m | 22km SSE of Ierapetra, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/16 | 12:10 AM | 5 | 8.4 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Ierapetra, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/16 | 11:01 PM | 4.7 | 17.1 km | 10,000 m | 17km SSE of Ierapetra, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/14 | 10:08 PM | 4.3 | 14.2 km | 5,000 m | 14km SE of Ierapetra, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/13 | 8:40 PM | 4.1 | 8.1 km | 23,000 m | 6km S of Gra Liyia, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 8.2 km | 20,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/08 | 6:50 AM | 3.3 | 17 km | 22,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/08 | 1:56 PM | 3.4 | 15.5 km | 19,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/08 | 9:15 AM | 3.1 | 13.2 km | 14,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/08 | 7:05 AM | 3.3 | 17.3 km | 16,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Ierapetra
Ierapetra (Greek: Ιεράπετρα, meaning Sacred Stone; ancient name: Ἱεράπυτνα Hierapytna) is a town and municipality in the southeast of the Greek island of Crete.
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