Helegiu Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 572 |
| Male Population | 294 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 278 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -63.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -54.5% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 42.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $32,350 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.35000, 26.75000 |
| Postal Codes | 607230 |
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Helegiu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,576 | 1,549 | 1,257 | 901 | 572 | 556 | 531 |
| Population Density | 1,008.6 / km² | 991.4 / km² | 804.5 / km² | 576.6 / km² | 366.1 / km² | 355.8 / km² | 339.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHelegiu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 54.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helegiu | -63.7% | -63.1% | -54.5% |
| Bacău County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Helegiu Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helegiu | 41.6 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Bacău County | 40.2 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Helegiu Population Density
Population Density: 366 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helegiu | 572 | 1.563 km² | 366 / km² |
| Bacău County | 541,593 | 6,620.8 km² | 81.8 / 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
Helegiu 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
Helegiu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $12,946 | $12,080 | $13,734 | $18,114 | $22,537 | $25,678 | $31,846 | $32,350 |
| Total GDP | $64.1M | $57.4M | $62.6M | $76.9M | $89.2M | $97.5M | $115.2M | $115.7M |
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
Helegiu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helegiu | 2,581 tn | 4.51 tn | 1,651.6 tons/km² |
| Bacău County | 2,451,337 tn | 4.53 tn | 370.2 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
Helegiu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,581 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,651.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 9:05 PM | 4.4 | 61 km | 61,300 m | 6km WNW of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/17 | 8:02 PM | 4.3 | 68.2 km | 124,520 m | 5km WNW of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 9:52 AM | 4.4 | 68.6 km | 129,270 m | 4km WNW of Nereju, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/16 | 11:59 AM | 4.1 | 53.4 km | 90,000 m | 2km SW of Matacina, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/16 | 11:06 AM | 4.3 | 61.2 km | 66,500 m | 6km W of Bolotesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/15 | 9:28 PM | 3.9 | 60 km | 121,400 m | 2km SSW of Nistoresti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 47.7 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 61.2 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/15 | 3:39 AM | 4.2 | 63.5 km | 75,800 m | 3km W of Paltin, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/14 | 8:25 AM | 4 | 68 km | 120,100 m | 3km WSW of Andreiasu de Jos, Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Helegiu
Helegiu is a commune in Bacău County. It is composed of four villages: Brătila, Deleni, Drăgugeşti and Helegiu. commune was founded by merging the two neighbouring communes of Helegiu and Brătila as a result of the last administrative-territorial re..
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