Racu Facts
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population | 949 |
| Male Population | 483 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 466 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -53.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -60.2% |
| Median Age | 38.5 years (Male: 37.4, Female: 39.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $32,830 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.45178, 25.76060 |
| Postal Codes | 537203, 537298, 537299 |
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Racu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,052 | 2,464 | 2,385 | 1,897 | 949 | 937 | 924 |
| Population Density | 887.4 / km² | 1,065.5 / km² | 1,031.4 / km² | 820.3 / km² | 410.4 / km² | 405.2 / km² | 399.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 60.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racu | -53.8% | -61.5% | -60.2% |
| Harghita County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Racu Median Age
Median Age: 38.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racu | 38.5 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| Harghita County | 38.6 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Racu Population Density
Population Density: 410 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racu | 949 | 2.313 km² | 410 / km² |
| Harghita County | 283,490 | 6,638.7 km² | 42.7 / 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
Racu 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
Racu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,026 | $10,731 | $12,359 | $12,450 | $17,629 | $17,750 | $29,435 | $32,830 |
| Total GDP | $38.8M | $39.5M | $36.7M | $35.3M | $50.3M | $52.5M | $101.3M | $116.6M |
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
Racu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racu | 4,267 tn | 4.5 tn | 1,845.3 tons/km² |
| Harghita County | 1,278,329 tn | 4.51 tn | 192.6 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
Racu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,267 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,845.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.3) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/09 | 8:27 PM | 4.5 | 98.8 km | 132,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/08 | 7:48 PM | 4.5 | 90.6 km | 24,600 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/08 | 2:21 PM | 3.4 | 83.9 km | 170,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/08 | 4:25 AM | 3.3 | 96 km | 170,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/07 | 6:29 PM | 3.7 | 82.2 km | 200,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/07 | 12:33 AM | 3.8 | 86.7 km | 200,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/06 | 6:25 AM | 3 | 98.4 km | 126,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/06 | 9:32 AM | 3.2 | 94.3 km | 125,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/05 | 2:03 PM | 4 | 97.7 km | 110,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/04 | 6:41 AM | 4.7 | 93.6 km | 138,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Racu
Racu (Hungarian: Csíkrákos, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈtʃiːkraːkoʃ], meaning "Place with the Crabs of Csík") is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania.
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