Bâlteni Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 884 |
| Male Population | 435 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 449 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -57.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -50.4% |
| Median Age | 38.7 years (Male: 37.7, Female: 39.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $33,542 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.86919, 23.27311 |
| Postal Codes | 217060 |
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Bâlteni Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,097 | 2,095 | 1,782 | 1,173 | 884 | 840 | 791 |
| Population Density | 1,242.7 / km² | 1,241.5 / km² | 1,056 / km² | 695.1 / km² | 523.9 / km² | 497.8 / km² | 468.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBâlteni Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 50.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bâlteni | -57.8% | -57.8% | -50.4% |
| Gorj County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bâlteni Median Age
Median Age: 38.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bâlteni | 38.7 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 37.7 yrs |
| Gorj County | 40.1 yrs | 41.1 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bâlteni Population Density
Population Density: 524 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bâlteni | 884 | 1.688 km² | 524 / km² |
| Gorj County | 302,662 | 5,605.7 km² | 54 / 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
Bâlteni 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
Bâlteni Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $23,556 | $21,987 | $17,515 | $20,425 | $25,877 | $27,600 | $32,865 | $33,542 |
| Total GDP | $325.6M | $309.7M | $245.2M | $274.8M | $330.3M | $345.3M | $404.7M | $415.6M |
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
Bâlteni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bâlteni | 4,009 tn | 4.53 tn | 2,375.5 tons/km² |
| Gorj County | 1,374,343 tn | 4.54 tn | 245.2 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
Bâlteni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,009 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,375.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 | 89.6 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/14 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 84.1 km | 4,100 m | 1km NNE of Teregova, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/13 | 1:22 PM | 4.6 | 88.3 km | 5,000 m | 1km WSW of Unirea, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/13 | 1:00 PM | 4.3 | 85.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNE of Totesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 11:57 PM | 4.5 | 27.6 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/08 | 4:13 PM | 3.4 | 37.6 km | 11,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/08 | 11:24 AM | 3.3 | 20.8 km | 20,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/07 | 6:59 AM | 3 | 38.3 km | 6,500 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/07 | 11:17 AM | 3 | 32.3 km | 5,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 59.8 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bâlteni
Bâlteni is a commune in Gorj County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Bâlteni, Cocoreni, Moi, Peşteana-Jiu and Vlăduleni.
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