Pușcași Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 1,467 |
| Male Population | 731 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 736 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -58.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -40.7% |
| Median Age | 34.4 years (Male: 33.5, Female: 35.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,045 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.62154, 27.64503 |
| Postal Codes | 737328 |
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Pușcași Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,530 | 3,216 | 2,474 | 1,613 | 1,467 | 1,394 | 1,311 |
| Population Density | 3,137.8 / km² | 2,858.7 / km² | 2,199.1 / km² | 1,433.8 / km² | 1,304 / km² | 1,239.1 / km² | 1,165.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPușcași Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 40.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pușcași | -58.4% | -54.4% | -40.7% |
| Vaslui County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pușcași Median Age
Median Age: 34.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pușcași | 34.4 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Vaslui County | 39.4 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pușcași Population Density
Population Density: 1,304 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pușcași | 1,467 | 1.125 km² | 1,304 / km² |
| Vaslui County | 346,689 | 5,322.2 km² | 65.1 / 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
Pușcași 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
Pușcași Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,491 | $5,882 | $5,590 | $5,998 | $8,553 | $10,625 | $11,865 | $15,045 |
| Total GDP | $54.3M | $47.7M | $43.8M | $44.4M | $59.6M | $71.4M | $75.5M | $95M |
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
Pușcași CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pușcași | 6,088 tn | 4.15 tn | 5,411.4 tons/km² |
| Vaslui County | 1,437,470 tn | 4.15 tn | 270.1 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
Pușcași CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,088 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,411.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/15 | 10:20 PM | 4.3 | 74.8 km | 21,400 m | 4km NNW of Pufesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 91.3 km | 40,000 m | 4km NE of Tifesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 9:04 PM | 4.6 | 87.3 km | 38,300 m | 5km WNW of Marasheshty, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/14 | 7:14 PM | 5.6 | 89 km | 32,000 m | 5km E of Panciu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/13 | 12:34 AM | 4.2 | 64 km | 15,000 m | 3km WNW of Urechesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/08 | 6:32 AM | 3.2 | 93.6 km | 100,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/07 | 2:25 PM | 3.2 | 84 km | 15,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/06 | 5:35 AM | 4 | 81.1 km | 80,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/06 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 59 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/05 | 7:49 AM | 4.7 | 90 km | 30,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pușcași
Pușcași is a commune in Vaslui County, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Poiana lui Alexa, Pușcași, Teișoru and Valea Târgului. These were part of Laza Commune until 2004, when they were split off.
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