Valea Nucarilor Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 691 |
| Male Population | 347 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 344 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -66.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -46.7% |
| Median Age | 47.8 years (Male: 44.7, Female: 51.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $18,470 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.03333, 28.93333 |
| Postal Codes | 827235 |
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Valea Nucarilor Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,034 | 1,710 | 1,297 | 740 | 691 | 659 | 625 |
| Population Density | 756.8 / km² | 636.3 / km² | 482.6 / km² | 275.3 / km² | 257.1 / km² | 245.2 / km² | 232.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridValea Nucarilor Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 46.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Nucarilor | -66% | -59.6% | -46.7% |
| Tulcea County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Valea Nucarilor Median Age
Median Age: 47.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Nucarilor | 47.8 yrs | 51.7 yrs | 44.7 yrs |
| Tulcea County | 41.3 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Valea Nucarilor Population Density
Population Density: 257 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Nucarilor | 691 | 2.688 km² | 257 / km² |
| Tulcea County | 185,186 | 8,499.3 km² | 21.8 / 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
Valea Nucarilor 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
Valea Nucarilor Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,361 | $6,514 | $7,130 | $9,124 | $14,080 | $12,678 | $15,784 | $18,470 |
| Total GDP | $11.6M | $11.6M | $12.3M | $14.7M | $21M | $18M | $21.1M | $24.5M |
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
Valea Nucarilor CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Nucarilor | 3,019 tn | 4.37 tn | 1,123.2 tons/km² |
| Tulcea County | 809,240 tn | 4.37 tn | 95.2 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
Valea Nucarilor CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,019 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,123.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/17 | 3:16 PM | 4.3 | 94.5 km | 12,850 m | 4km NNE of Smirdan, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/13 | 6:10 PM | 4.1 | 99.7 km | 5,000 m | 2km ESE of Schela, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/06 | 9:05 AM | 3 | 81.8 km | 5,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/06 | 10:47 AM | 3.6 | 75.6 km | 30,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/06 | 11:53 PM | 3.7 | 21.3 km | 10,000 m | Ukraine-Romania border region | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/05 | 4:37 AM | 3.4 | 87.4 km | 11,300 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/05 | 1:57 AM | 3.4 | 98.3 km | 6,100 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/05 | 5:18 AM | 3.3 | 58.6 km | 400 m | Ukraine-Romania-Moldova border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/05 | 12:29 PM | 3.5 | 16.6 km | 5,700 m | Ukraine-Romania-Moldova border region | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/05 | 5:15 PM | 3.8 | 12.6 km | 100 m | Ukraine-Romania-Moldova border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Valea Nucarilor
Valea Nucarilor is a commune in Tulcea County, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Agighiol, Iazurile (formerly Calica) and Valea Nucarilor (formerly Sarighiol, Sarighiol de Vale, Ion Gheorghe Duca).
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