Barcani Facts
| Area | 7.9 km² |
| Population | 1,578 |
| Male Population | 810 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 768 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -35.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -44.7% |
| Median Age | 36.6 years (Male: 35.3, Female: 38) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $16,291 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.70000, 26.08333 |
| Postal Codes | 527010 |
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Barcani Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,433 | 2,981 | 2,855 | 2,315 | 1,578 | 1,562 | 1,522 |
| Population Density | 309 / km² | 378.5 / km² | 362.5 / km² | 294 / km² | 200.4 / km² | 198.3 / km² | 193.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBarcani Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 44.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcani | -35.1% | -47.1% | -44.7% |
| Covasna County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Barcani Median Age
Median Age: 36.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcani | 36.6 yrs | 38 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| Covasna County | 38.6 yrs | 40 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Barcani Population Density
Population Density: 200 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcani | 1,578 | 7.9 km² | 200 / km² |
| Covasna County | 191,014 | 3,708.3 km² | 51.5 / 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
Barcani 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
Barcani Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,009 | $10,483 | $11,132 | $10,486 | $11,913 | $11,554 | $14,636 | $16,291 |
| Total GDP | $55.5M | $46.5M | $47.9M | $43.3M | $47.4M | $45.4M | $55.7M | $62.4M |
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
Barcani CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcani | 7,179 tn | 4.55 tn | 911.7 tons/km² |
| Covasna County | 870,445 tn | 4.56 tn | 234.7 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
Barcani CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,179 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 911.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/18 | 12:38 AM | 5.5 | 24.9 km | 151,000 m | 15km SE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 5:15 PM | 4.7 | 21.2 km | 149,170 m | 15km SSE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/18 | 1:15 PM | 3.5 | 28.8 km | 150,350 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/17 | 2:32 AM | 4.7 | 28.8 km | 137,520 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 11:50 PM | 4.1 | 27.3 km | 151,830 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 24.4 km | 127,010 m | 11km NNW of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/14 | 1:09 PM | 4.3 | 28.7 km | 118,700 m | 9km N of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/14 | 7:12 AM | 4.3 | 20.8 km | 147,900 m | 16km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/14 | 6:15 AM | 4.7 | 33.8 km | 127,000 m | 3km W of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/12 | 6:25 PM | 4.5 | 28 km | 139,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Barcani
Barcani (Hungarian: Zágonbárkány) is a commune in Covasna County, in the geographical region of Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Barcani, Lădăuţi (Ladóc) and Sărămaş (Szaramás). It also included Valea Mare village before it wa..
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