Ponor, Alba Facts
| Area | 60.1 km² |
| Population | 507 |
| Male Population | 263 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 244 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -7.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.5% |
| Median Age | 52.7 years (Male: 48.9, Female: 60.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,799 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.33333, 23.41667 |
| Postal Codes | 517565, 517566, 517569, 517602 |
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Ponor, Alba Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 545 | 688 | 654 | 497 | 507 | 506 | 493 |
| Population Density | 9.1 / km² | 11.4 / km² | 10.9 / km² | 8.3 / km² | 8.4 / km² | 8.4 / km² | 8.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPonor, Alba Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponor, Alba | -7% | -26.3% | -22.5% |
| Alba County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ponor, Alba Median Age
Median Age: 52.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponor, Alba | 52.7 yrs | 60.1 yrs | 48.9 yrs |
| Alba County | 41.6 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ponor, Alba Population Density
Population Density: 8.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponor, Alba | 507 | 60.1 km² | 8.4 / km² |
| Alba County | 304,346 | 6,246.1 km² | 48.7 / 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
Ponor, Alba 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
Ponor, Alba Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $11,481 | $10,374 | $11,035 | $15,879 | $18,850 | $18,667 | $24,729 | $29,799 |
| Total GDP | $22.2M | $19.7M | $20.5M | $28M | $31.7M | $30.7M | $39.7M | $48.1M |
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
Ponor, Alba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponor, Alba | 2,382 tn | 4.7 tn | 39.6 tons/km² |
| Alba County | 1,435,289 tn | 4.72 tn | 229.8 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
Ponor, Alba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,382 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 39.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/13 | 1:22 PM | 4.6 | 91.1 km | 5,000 m | 1km WSW of Unirea, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/13 | 1:00 PM | 4.3 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNE of Totesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/05 | 2:52 AM | 3.1 | 52.9 km | 33,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ponor, Alba
Ponor (German: Gross-Poner; Hungarian: Nagyponor) is a commune located in Alba County, Romania. It has a population of 697 and is composed of six villages: După Deal, Geogel (Kisgyógypatak), Măcărești, Ponor, Vale în Jos and Valea Bucurului.
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