Oporelu Facts
| Area | 73.2 km² |
| Population | 1,169 |
| Male Population | 560 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 609 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -24.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.9% |
| Median Age | 52.8 years (Male: 48.7, Female: 56.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $19,814 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 44.60000, 24.41667 |
| Postal Codes | 237295 |
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Oporelu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,557 | 1,607 | 1,460 | 1,110 | 1,169 | 1,148 | 1,094 |
| Population Density | 21.3 / km² | 22 / km² | 19.9 / km² | 15.2 / km² | 16 / km² | 15.7 / km² | 14.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOporelu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oporelu | -24.9% | -27.3% | -19.9% |
| Olt County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Oporelu Median Age
Median Age: 52.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oporelu | 52.8 yrs | 56.8 yrs | 48.7 yrs |
| Olt County | 41.9 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Oporelu Population Density
Population Density: 16 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oporelu | 1,169 | 73.2 km² | 16 / km² |
| Olt County | 391,149 | 5,497.5 km² | 71.2 / 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
Oporelu 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
Oporelu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $14,796 | $11,240 | $10,830 | $10,918 | $12,218 | $14,767 | $18,503 | $19,814 |
| Total GDP | $36.8M | $26.9M | $25.1M | $23.9M | $25.4M | $29.7M | $35.5M | $37.8M |
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
Oporelu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oporelu | 4,886 tn | 4.18 tn | 66.8 tons/km² |
| Olt County | 1,632,630 tn | 4.17 tn | 297 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
Oporelu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,886 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 66.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/15 | 6:56 PM | 4.3 | 87.9 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/14 | 7:39 PM | 4.1 | 88 km | 17,900 m | 3km NW of Corabia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 11:57 PM | 4.5 | 84.2 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/08 | 2:56 PM | 3.2 | 74.1 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/05 | 6:34 PM | 3.9 | 77.6 km | 10,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/04 | 10:37 PM | 4.2 | 77.9 km | 5,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/95 | 8:16 AM | 3.7 | 70 km | 23,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/90 | 4:35 AM | 3.6 | 96.9 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/84 | 8:58 PM | 3.1 | 95.5 km | 55,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Oporelu
Oporelu is a commune in Olt County, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Beria de Jos, Beria de Sus, Oporelu and Rădeşti.
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