Săpoca Facts
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Population | 1,442 |
| Male Population | 718 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 724 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.8% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 40, Female: 43.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $17,437 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.25000, 26.75000 |
| Postal Codes | 127540 |
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Săpoca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,687 | 1,747 | 1,598 | 1,244 | 1,442 | 1,449 | 1,434 |
| Population Density | 509.3 / km² | 527.4 / km² | 482.4 / km² | 375.5 / km² | 435.3 / km² | 437.4 / km² | 432.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSăpoca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 9.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Săpoca | -14.5% | -17.5% | -9.8% |
| Buzău County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Săpoca Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Săpoca | 41.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Buzău County | 42.2 yrs | 44 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Săpoca Population Density
Population Density: 435 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Săpoca | 1,442 | 3.313 km² | 435 / km² |
| Buzău County | 404,027 | 6,102.3 km² | 66.2 / 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
Săpoca 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
Săpoca Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,714 | $6,200 | $6,767 | $9,000 | $11,710 | $12,518 | $15,966 | $17,437 |
| Total GDP | $56M | $44.3M | $47.5M | $60.6M | $75.6M | $79M | $96.6M | $104.9M |
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
Săpoca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Săpoca | 6,122 tn | 4.25 tn | 1,848 tons/km² |
| Buzău County | 1,718,620 tn | 4.25 tn | 281.6 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
Săpoca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,122 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,848 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/19 | 11:36 AM | 4.1 | 37.8 km | 142,410 m | 5km W of Jitia, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/15 | 6:08 AM | 4.2 | 38.9 km | 17,800 m | 1km SSW of Bordesti, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/11 | 2:40 AM | 4.7 | 39.5 km | 133,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/09 | 8:15 PM | 4.5 | 29.2 km | 20,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/08 | 1:59 PM | 3.2 | 41.9 km | 120,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/08 | 1:59 PM | 3.2 | 41.9 km | 120,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/08 | 9:31 AM | 4 | 37.9 km | 137,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/08 | 3:31 AM | 3.8 | 40.1 km | 103,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/08 | 8:38 AM | 3.9 | 37.9 km | 143,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/08 | 2:56 AM | 3.6 | 39.6 km | 10,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Săpoca
Săpoca is a commune in Buzău County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Măteşti and Săpoca.
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