Devesel Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 654 |
| Male Population | 313 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 341 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -71.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -63.0% |
| Median Age | 52 years (Male: 46.2, Female: 56.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,964 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.46889, 22.66722 |
| Postal Codes | 227160 |
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Devesel Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,282 | 2,103 | 1,769 | 1,203 | 654 | 636 | 605 |
| Population Density | 912.8 / km² | 841.2 / km² | 707.6 / km² | 481.2 / km² | 261.6 / km² | 254.4 / km² | 242 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDevesel Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 63% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devesel | -71.3% | -68.9% | -63% |
| Mehedinți County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Devesel Median Age
Median Age: 52 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devesel | 52 yrs | 56.2 yrs | 46.2 yrs |
| Mehedinți County | 41.8 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Devesel Population Density
Population Density: 262 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devesel | 654 | 2.5 km² | 262 / km² |
| Mehedinți County | 233,131 | 4,937.2 km² | 47.2 / 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
Devesel 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
Devesel Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,263 | $7,109 | $6,901 | $10,738 | $12,580 | $13,884 | $20,005 | $21,964 |
| Total GDP | $32.1M | $26.5M | $24.8M | $36M | $39.5M | $41.9M | $57.3M | $62.5M |
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
Devesel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devesel | 2,768 tn | 4.23 tn | 1,107.4 tons/km² |
| Mehedinți County | 994,647 tn | 4.27 tn | 201.5 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
Devesel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,768 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,107.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9/16 | 2:05 AM | 4.2 | 83 km | 2,000 m | 6km S of Turija, Serbia | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/14 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 82.8 km | 4,100 m | 1km NNE of Teregova, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 11:57 PM | 4.5 | 93.1 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/08 | 4:13 PM | 3.4 | 85.4 km | 11,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/08 | 11:24 AM | 3.3 | 72.5 km | 20,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 1:35 PM | 3.4 | 86.9 km | 5,000 m | Serbia | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/07 | 6:59 AM | 3 | 77.4 km | 6,500 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/07 | 11:17 AM | 3 | 85 km | 5,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.1 | 98.7 km | 17,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/06 | 9:07 PM | 3 | 75.2 km | 15,000 m | Serbia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Devesel
Devesel is a commune located in Mehedinți County, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Batoți, Bistrețu, Devesel, Dunărea Mică, Scăpău and Tismana.
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