Vâlcele Facts
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population | 1,040 |
| Male Population | 502 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 538 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -33.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -32.5% |
| Median Age | 44.5 years (Male: 42.5, Female: 48.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $32,689 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.85000, 25.68333 |
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Vâlcele Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,559 | 1,680 | 1,541 | 1,128 | 1,040 | 1,003 | 960 |
| Population Density | 712.7 / km² | 768 / km² | 704.5 / km² | 515.7 / km² | 475.4 / km² | 458.5 / km² | 438.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVâlcele Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 32.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vâlcele | -33.3% | -38.1% | -32.5% |
| Covasna County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vâlcele Median Age
Median Age: 44.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vâlcele | 44.5 yrs | 48.2 yrs | 42.5 yrs |
| Covasna County | 38.6 yrs | 40 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vâlcele Population Density
Population Density: 475 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vâlcele | 1,040 | 2.188 km² | 475 / km² |
| Covasna County | 191,014 | 3,708.3 km² | 51.5 / 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
Vâlcele 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vâlcele
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Vâlcele
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
Vâlcele Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,507 | $12,385 | $11,359 | $15,663 | $17,878 | $21,140 | $28,762 | $32,689 |
| Total GDP | $140M | $130.6M | $104.1M | $155.3M | $183.7M | $214.6M | $242.6M | $285.5M |
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
Vâlcele CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vâlcele | 4,347 tn | 4.18 tn | 1,987.1 tons/km² |
| Covasna County | 870,445 tn | 4.56 tn | 234.7 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
Vâlcele CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,347 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,987.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/18 | 12:38 AM | 5.5 | 59.5 km | 151,000 m | 15km SE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/18 | 5:15 PM | 4.7 | 56.4 km | 149,170 m | 15km SSE of Comandau, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 11:50 PM | 4.1 | 62.4 km | 151,830 m | 8km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/17 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 58.1 km | 127,010 m | 11km NNW of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/14 | 7:12 AM | 4.3 | 56.1 km | 147,900 m | 16km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/14 | 1:55 AM | 4.1 | 70.9 km | 147,100 m | 3km E of Chiojdu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/14 | 6:15 AM | 4.7 | 65.4 km | 127,000 m | 3km W of Nehoiu, Romania | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/12 | 6:25 PM | 4.5 | 61.8 km | 139,900 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/10 | 5:31 AM | 4.5 | 56 km | 135,200 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/10 | 3:16 PM | 4.5 | 59.1 km | 107,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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