Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Polichnitos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 72 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Cafes | 15 |
| Gas station | 13 |
| Religion | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction of houses | 7 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Sports and recreation | 5 |
| Museums | 5 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 5 |
Polichnitos Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 1,184 |
| Male Population | 583 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 601 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -21.7% |
| Median Age | 43.1 years (Male: 41.3, Female: 44.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,103 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.08111, 26.18333 |
| Postal Codes | 813 00 |
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Polichnitos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,402 | 1,484 | 1,512 | 1,425 | 1,184 | 1,114 | 1,063 |
| Population Density | 547.1 / km² | 579.1 / km² | 590 / km² | 556.1 / km² | 462 / km² | 434.7 / km² | 414.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPolichnitos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 21.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polichnitos | -15.5% | -20.2% | -21.7% |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Polichnitos Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polichnitos | 43.1 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 41.3 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Polichnitos Population Density
Population Density: 462 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polichnitos | 1,184 | 2.563 km² | 462 / 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
Polichnitos 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Polichnitos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Polichnitos
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
Polichnitos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $17,943 | $18,480 | $21,629 | $27,405 | $26,735 | $22,487 | $17,992 | $21,103 |
| Total GDP | $65.2M | $70.4M | $84.5M | $107.1M | $102.4M | $82.5M | $63.6M | $73.4M |
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
Polichnitos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polichnitos | 10,082 tn | 8.52 tn | 3,934.4 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
Polichnitos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,082 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,934.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/17 | 4:20 AM | 4.2 | 8.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km SSW of Mitilini, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/17 | 3:40 AM | 4.6 | 20.4 km | 10,000 m | 15km WSW of Plomarion, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/14 | 8:36 AM | 3.8 | 20.6 km | 9,800 m | 15km SW of Plomarion, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/13 | 8:51 PM | 4.1 | 12.5 km | 12,300 m | 12km SSW of Polichnitos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/08 | 9:41 PM | 3.1 | 20 km | 7,200 m | near the coast of western Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 2:34 PM | 3.3 | 16.1 km | 43,000 m | near the coast of western Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/08 | 12:16 AM | 3.4 | 18.2 km | 6,700 m | near the coast of western Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/08 | 11:17 PM | 3 | 13.8 km | 8,500 m | near the coast of western Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/08 | 10:28 AM | 3.4 | 17.6 km | 26,000 m | near the coast of western Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/08 | 4:04 PM | 3.5 | 8.7 km | 22,000 m | near the coast of western Turkey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Polichnitos
Polichnitos (Greek: Πολίχνιτος) is a town and a former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lesbos, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 5,288 (2001)...
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