Căpreni Facts
| Area | 65.1 km² |
| Population | 2,068 |
| Male Population | 1,029 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,039 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -23.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -18.3% |
| Median Age | 44.5 years (Male: 42.2, Female: 49.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $23,690 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.75000, 23.61667 |
| Postal Codes | 217125 |
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Căpreni Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,719 | 2,785 | 2,532 | 1,894 | 2,068 | 2,030 | 1,929 |
| Population Density | 41.8 / km² | 42.8 / km² | 38.9 / km² | 29.1 / km² | 31.8 / km² | 31.2 / km² | 29.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCăpreni Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 18.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Căpreni | -23.9% | -25.7% | -18.3% |
| Gorj County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Căpreni Median Age
Median Age: 44.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Căpreni | 44.5 yrs | 49.7 yrs | 42.2 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)
Căpreni Population Density
Population Density: 31.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Căpreni | 2,068 | 65.1 km² | 31.8 / 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
Căpreni 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
Căpreni Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,321 | $7,560 | $8,130 | $10,220 | $11,304 | $15,407 | $18,763 | $23,690 |
| Total GDP | $43.7M | $31M | $32.3M | $38.3M | $40M | $52.6M | $61M | $77M |
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
Căpreni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Căpreni | 9,378 tn | 4.53 tn | 144.1 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
Căpreni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,378 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 144.1 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 | 81.3 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 11:57 PM | 4.5 | 31.7 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/08 | 4:13 PM | 3.4 | 63.8 km | 11,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/08 | 11:24 AM | 3.3 | 49 km | 20,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/07 | 6:59 AM | 3 | 67 km | 6,500 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/07 | 11:17 AM | 3 | 57.1 km | 5,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 81.5 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.1 | 71.2 km | 17,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/05 | 9:51 AM | 3 | 78.2 km | 20,500 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/03 | 6:02 PM | 3.3 | 56.2 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Căpreni
Căpreni is a commune in Gorj County, Romania. It is composed of eight villages: Aluniş, Brăteşti, Bulbuceni, Căpreni, Cetatea, Cornetu, Dealu Spirei and Satu Nou.
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