Răchiteni Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 1,305 |
| Male Population | 669 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 636 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -19.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.9% |
| Median Age | 37.4 years (Male: 35.9, Female: 39.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $17,613 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.05347, 26.91730 |
| Postal Codes | 707298 |
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Răchiteni Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,621 | 1,798 | 1,692 | 1,352 | 1,305 | 1,201 | 1,144 |
| Population Density | 894.3 / km² | 992 / km² | 933.5 / km² | 745.9 / km² | 720 / km² | 662.6 / km² | 631.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRăchiteni Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Răchiteni | -19.5% | -27.4% | -22.9% |
| Iași | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Răchiteni Median Age
Median Age: 37.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Răchiteni | 37.4 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Iași | 36.1 yrs | 37.4 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Răchiteni Population Density
Population Density: 720 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Răchiteni | 1,305 | 1.813 km² | 720 / km² |
| Iași | 701,466 | 5,472.2 km² | 128 / 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
Răchiteni 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
Răchiteni Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,948 | $7,184 | $8,012 | $9,513 | $9,982 | $13,153 | $15,192 | $17,613 |
| Total GDP | $65.4M | $57.8M | $63M | $72.2M | $73.2M | $94.9M | $104.8M | $121.4M |
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
Răchiteni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Răchiteni | 6,098 tn | 4.67 tn | 3,364.3 tons/km² |
| Iași | 3,261,776 tn | 4.65 tn | 596.1 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
Răchiteni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,098 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,364.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/13 | 12:34 AM | 4.2 | 97.1 km | 15,000 m | 3km WNW of Urechesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/11 | 1:08 PM | 4.4 | 91.4 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/05 | 5:19 AM | 4.1 | 74.1 km | 4,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/92 | 7:55 PM | 3.3 | 94.2 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/90 | 10:51 AM | 3.4 | 87.3 km | 33,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/90 | 4:08 AM | 3.3 | 92.1 km | 52,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/50 | 2:08 AM | 4.9 | 74.4 km | 15,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Răchiteni
Răchiteni is a commune in Iaşi County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Izvoarele, Răchiteni and Ursăreşti. These belonged to Mircești Commune until 2004, when they were split off to form a separate commune.
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