Bruiu Facts
| Area | 113.0 km² |
| Population | 680 |
| Male Population | 354 (52.1%) |
| Female Population | 326 (47.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -5.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.0% |
| Median Age | 38.6 years (Male: 34.9, Female: 41.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,261 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.86667, 24.70000 |
| Postal Codes | 557065, 557067 |
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Bruiu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 717 | 805 | 773 | 638 | 680 | 683 | 665 |
| Population Density | 6.3 / km² | 7.1 / km² | 6.8 / km² | 5.6 / km² | 6 / km² | 6 / km² | 5.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBruiu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruiu | -5.2% | -15.5% | -12% |
| Sibiu County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bruiu Median Age
Median Age: 38.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruiu | 38.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Sibiu County | 38.7 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 37.1 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bruiu Population Density
Population Density: 6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruiu | 680 | 113 km² | 6 / km² |
| Sibiu County | 360,458 | 5,432.3 km² | 66.4 / 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
Bruiu 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
Bruiu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,311 | $5,447 | $6,722 | $10,943 | $16,541 | $19,215 | $23,468 | $26,261 |
| Total GDP | $13.1M | $10.9M | $13.3M | $20.6M | $30.3M | $35.1M | $40.9M | $45.8M |
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
Bruiu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruiu | 3,444 tn | 5.06 tn | 30.5 tons/km² |
| Sibiu County | 1,825,953 tn | 5.07 tn | 336.1 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
Bruiu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,444 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 30.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/15 | 6:56 PM | 4.3 | 69.2 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/05 | 7:26 PM | 3.5 | 71.6 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/04 | 10:37 PM | 4.2 | 73.1 km | 5,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/95 | 8:16 AM | 3.7 | 81.4 km | 23,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/95 | 7:31 AM | 3.8 | 47.3 km | 25,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/93 | 5:19 PM | 4.7 | 84.4 km | 22,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/93 | 11:47 AM | 3.6 | 35.9 km | 14,400 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/84 | 8:58 PM | 3.1 | 48.4 km | 55,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/74 | 4:28 AM | 3.9 | 90.1 km | 90,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bruiu
Bruiu (German: Braller; Hungarian: Brulya) is a commune located in Sibiu County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bruiu, Gherdeal (Gürteln; Gerdály) and Şomartin (Martinsberg; Mártonhegy). Each of these has a fortified church.
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