Murgul Facts
| Area | 244.4 km² |
| Population | 6,199 |
| Male Population | 3,160 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,039 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.0% |
| Median Age | 33 years (Male: 32.2, Female: 33.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,177 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Merkez Mahallesi, Küre Mh, Yeni Mahallesi, Küre Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.27781, 41.56238 |
| Postal Codes | 08500, 08510, 08590 |
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Murgul Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,278 | 8,328 | 7,470 | 5,420 | 6,199 | 5,830 | 5,600 |
| Population Density | 29.8 / km² | 34.1 / km² | 30.6 / km² | 22.2 / km² | 25.4 / km² | 23.9 / km² | 22.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMurgul Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murgul | -14.8% | -25.6% | -17% |
| Artvin Province | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Murgul Median Age
Median Age: 33 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murgul | 33 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 32.2 yrs |
| Artvin Province | 35.3 yrs | 36.2 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Murgul Population Density
Population Density: 25.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murgul | 6,199 | 244.4 km² | 25.4 / km² |
| Artvin Province | 135,141 | 7,439.6 km² | 18.2 / km² |
| Turkey | 77.8 million | 780,782.9 km² | 99.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Murgul 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 Murgul
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Murgul
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
Murgul Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,154 | $15,845 | $16,428 | $18,549 | $21,256 | $20,748 | $23,522 | $27,177 |
| Total GDP | $101.6M | $122.3M | $121.8M | $122.2M | $120.5M | $113.7M | $122.9M | $139.8M |
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
Murgul CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murgul | 35,270 tn | 5.69 tn | 144.3 tons/km² |
| Artvin Province | 765,886 tn | 5.67 tn | 102.9 tons/km² |
| Turkey | 435,645,812 tn | 5.6 tn | 558 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
Murgul CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,270 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 144.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/19 | 12:15 AM | 4.4 | 99 km | 10,000 m | 10km NW of Narman, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/14 | 9:16 AM | 4.1 | 67.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km NNW of Akhaldaba, Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/14 | 12:03 AM | 4.3 | 86.7 km | 10,000 m | 17km NNW of Senkaya, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/13 | 1:40 AM | 4.3 | 87.6 km | 5,000 m | 8km N of Oltu, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/02 | 11:52 AM | 4.4 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/96 | 4:50 AM | 4.5 | 96.3 km | 33,000 m | Georgia (Sak'art'velo) | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/93 | 9:47 AM | 4.3 | 75 km | 33,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/88 | 12:35 PM | 4.8 | 44.8 km | 10,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/88 | 7:16 PM | 5 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea, offshore Georgia | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/88 | 5:05 PM | 4.3 | 66.2 km | 10,000 m | eastern Turkey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Murgul
Murgul (Laz: მურღული/Murğuli; Georgian: მურღული/Murghuli) is a town and district of Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. known as Damar and Göktaş Murgul is on a tributary of the Çoruh River, with mountains on all sides. of the land i..
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