Categories in Petroșani
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Petroșani
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Real estate | 115 |
| Shopping | 99 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 92 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Clothing stores | 48 |
| Other accommodation | 41 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 40 |
| Car repair | 31 |
| Health and medical | 31 |
| Corporate management | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Beauty salons | 25 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 23 |
| Buses and trains | 23 |
Petroșani Facts
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Population | 21,375 |
| Male Population | 10,293 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 11,082 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -38.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -35.6% |
| Median Age | 41.1 years (Male: 40, Female: 42.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,714 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.41667, 23.36667 |
| Postal Codes | 332003, 332005, 332006, 332007, 332008, More |
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Petroșani Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,732 | 38,533 | 33,216 | 23,069 | 21,375 | 21,376 | 20,631 |
| Population Density | 6,387.5 / km² | 7,086.5 / km² | 6,108.7 / km² | 4,242.6 / km² | 3,931 / km² | 3,931.2 / km² | 3,794.2 / km² |
Petroșani Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 35.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroșani | -38.5% | -44.5% | -35.6% |
| Hunedoara County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Petroșani Median Age
Median Age: 41.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroșani | 41.1 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Hunedoara County | 42.5 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Petroșani Population Density
Population Density: 3,931 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroșani | 21,375 | 5.4 km² | 3,931 / km² |
| Hunedoara County | 365,652 | 7,048.4 km² | 51.9 / km² |
| Romania | 19.5 million | 238,387.8 km² | 81.8 / km² |
Petroșani Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Petroșani
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Petroșani
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Petroșani
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Petroșani Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,646 | $11,256 | $11,696 | $14,207 | $14,970 | $19,097 | $27,546 | $29,714 |
| Total GDP | $520.5M | $535.2M | $537.2M | $608.6M | $597.2M | $733.8M | $1B | $1.1B |
Petroșani CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroșani | 121,143 tn | 5.67 tn | 22,279.1 tons/km² |
| Hunedoara County | 1,960,196 tn | 5.36 tn | 278.1 tons/km² |
| Romania | 86,961,323 tn | 4.46 tn | 364.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 121,143 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,279.1 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.
- 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 | 62.7 km | 27,160 m | 7km WNW of Brezoi, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/14 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 88.9 km | 4,100 m | 1km NNE of Teregova, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/13 | 1:22 PM | 4.6 | 44.6 km | 5,000 m | 1km WSW of Unirea, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/13 | 1:00 PM | 4.3 | 41.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNE of Totesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/12 | 11:57 PM | 4.5 | 45.1 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/08 | 4:13 PM | 3.4 | 34.7 km | 11,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/08 | 11:24 AM | 3.3 | 46.7 km | 20,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/07 | 6:59 AM | 3 | 44.8 km | 6,500 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/07 | 11:17 AM | 3 | 33.9 km | 5,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 18.5 km | 0 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Petroșani
Petroșani (Romanian pronunciation: [petroˈʃanʲ]; German: Petroschen; Hungarian: Petrozsény) is a city in Hunedoara County, Romania, with a population of 34,331 (2011).
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