Vătava Facts
| Area | 199.6 km² |
| Population | 1,949 |
| Male Population | 973 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 976 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -0.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.8% |
| Median Age | 42.5 years (Male: 40.5, Female: 45.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,912 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.96667, 24.76667 |
| Postal Codes | 547630 |
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Vătava Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,958 | 2,229 | 2,160 | 1,810 | 1,949 | 1,958 | 1,906 |
| Population Density | 9.8 / km² | 11.2 / km² | 10.8 / km² | 9.1 / km² | 9.8 / km² | 9.8 / km² | 9.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVătava 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vătava | -0.5% | -12.6% | -9.8% |
| Mureș County | — | — | — |
| Romania | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vătava Median Age
Median Age: 42.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vătava | 42.5 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| Mureș County | 39.6 yrs | 41.1 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Romania | 40.1 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vătava Population Density
Population Density: 9.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vătava | 1,949 | 199.6 km² | 9.8 / km² |
| Mureș County | 501,661 | 6,713.7 km² | 74.7 / 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
Vătava 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
Vătava Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,219 | $8,118 | $7,910 | $12,037 | $12,095 | $15,126 | $18,880 | $20,912 |
| Total GDP | $1.8M | $1.1M | $890.1K | $1.2M | $1.1M | $1.3M | $1.6M | $1.7M |
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
Vătava CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vătava | 9,165 tn | 4.7 tn | 45.9 tons/km² |
| Mureș County | 2,371,442 tn | 4.73 tn | 353.2 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
Vătava CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,165 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 45.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/11 | 1:08 PM | 4.4 | 91.5 km | 6,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/95 | 9:13 PM | 3.7 | 65.9 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/94 | 11:06 AM | 3.1 | 72.9 km | 57,800 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/89 | 12:48 AM | 4.3 | 52.3 km | 27,700 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/89 | 4:41 PM | 4.2 | 45.4 km | 10,000 m | Romania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vătava
Vătava (German: Oberrübendorf; Hungarian: Felsőrépa, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈfɛlʃøːreːpɒ]) is a commune in Mureş County, Transylvania, Romania composed of three villages: Dumbrava (Marosliget), Râpa de Jos (Alsórépa) and Vătava. It has a populatio..
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