Gorgota Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 455 |
| Male Population | 223 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 232 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -66.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -62.9% |
| Median Age | 42 years (Male: 40.1, Female: 44) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $43,368 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.78333, 26.08333 |
| Postal Codes | 107275, 107277 |
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Gorgota Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,345 | 1,348 | 1,227 | 936 | 455 | 445 | 423 |
| Population Density | 1,655.4 / km² | 1,659.1 / km² | 1,510.2 / km² | 1,152 / km² | 560 / km² | 547.7 / km² | 520.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGorgota Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 62.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgota | -66.2% | -66.2% | -62.9% |
| Prahova County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gorgota Median Age
Median Age: 42 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgota | 42 yrs | 44 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| Prahova County | 41.4 yrs | 43 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gorgota Population Density
Population Density: 560 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgota | 455 | 0.813 km² | 560 / km² |
| Prahova County | 685,920 | 4,716.1 km² | 145 / 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
Gorgota 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
Gorgota Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $14,813 | $12,899 | $13,218 | $22,790 | $28,717 | $38,348 | $38,999 | $43,368 |
| Total GDP | $135.7M | $116.7M | $118.4M | $198.9M | $244.5M | $324.9M | $323.3M | $360.7M |
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
Gorgota CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgota | 1,442 tn | 3.17 tn | 1,774.8 tons/km² |
| Prahova County | 2,215,324 tn | 3.23 tn | 469.7 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
Gorgota CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,442 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,774.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/17 | 11:50 PM | 4.1 | 88.3 km | 151,830 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 82.9 km | 127,010 m | 11km NNW of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/14 | 12:38 PM | 4.6 | 80.8 km | 124,100 m | 1km SW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/14 | 1:55 AM | 4.1 | 64.3 km | 147,100 m | 3km E of Chiojdu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/14 | 6:15 AM | 4.7 | 72.3 km | 127,000 m | 3km W of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/14 | 6:26 PM | 3.9 | 83.6 km | 137,000 m | 3km NW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/12 | 6:25 PM | 4.5 | 80.8 km | 139,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/10 | 5:31 AM | 4.5 | 85 km | 135,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/08 | 7:55 AM | 3.9 | 82.5 km | 170,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/08 | 9:04 AM | 3.4 | 24.4 km | 27,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gorgota
Gorgota is a commune in Prahova County, Romania. It is composed of five villages: Crivina, Fânari, Gorgota, Poienarii Apostoli and Potigrafu.
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