Rudozem
Town in Bulgaria
Rudozem is a town in southern Bulgaria, near the Greek border, located in the Rhodope Mountains, where the Elhovo and Chepino rivers flow into the Arda, and is part of Smolyan Province. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Rudozem Municipality. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Rudozem | 186.3 km² |
| Population | 9,584 |
| Male Population | 4,711 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 4,873 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -34.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -19.3% |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 45.1 years |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
Map of Rudozem
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,585 | 13,801 | 11,871 | 9,584 |
| Population Density | 78.3 / km² | 74.1 / km² | 63.7 / km² | 51.4 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 19.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudozem | -34.3% | -30.6% | -19.3% |
| Smolyan Province | -34.6% | -30.8% | -19.3% |
| Bulgaria | -18% | -18.9% | -10.6% |
Median Age
Median Age: 43 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudozem | 43 years | 40.9 years | 45.1 years |
| Smolyan Province | 45.1 years | 42.8 years | 47.3 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Rudozem Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 220 | 224 | 445 |
| 5-9 | 218 | 201 | 420 |
| 10-14 | 226 | 201 | 427 |
| 15-19 | 262 | 262 | 525 |
| 20-24 | 290 | 256 | 546 |
| 25-29 | 359 | 280 | 640 |
| 30-34 | 382 | 332 | 714 |
| 35-39 | 332 | 318 | 650 |
| 40-44 | 369 | 357 | 726 |
| 45-49 | 396 | 364 | 761 |
| 50-54 | 418 | 442 | 860 |
| 55-59 | 370 | 387 | 757 |
| 60-64 | 294 | 342 | 637 |
| 65-69 | 200 | 279 | 479 |
| 70-74 | 182 | 262 | 444 |
| 75-79 | 109 | 188 | 297 |
| 80-84 | 61 | 113 | 174 |
| 85 Plus | 24 | 64 | 89 |
Population Density
Population Density: 51.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudozem | 9,584 | 186.3 km² | 51.4 / km² |
| Smolyan Province | 114,870 | 3,189.4 km² | 36.0 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1,176 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 1,529 | 2.7% | 35 |
| 200 | 1,882 | 2.1% | 35 |
| 300 | 1,705 | -1% | -17 |
| 400 | 1,529 | -1.1% | -17 |
| 500 | 1,352 | -1.2% | -17 |
| 600 | 1,176 | -1.4% | -17 |
| 700 | 1,176 | 0% | 0 |
| 800 | 1,176 | 0% | 0 |
| 900 | 1,529 | 2.7% | 35 |
| 1000 | 1,882 | 2.1% | 35 |
| 1100 | 2,046 | 0.8% | 16 |
| 1200 | 2,187 | 0.7% | 14 |
| 1300 | 2,352 | 0.7% | 16 |
| 1400 | 1,294 | -5.8% | -105 |
| 1500 | 1,882 | 3.8% | 58 |
| 1600 | 2,940 | 4.6% | 105 |
| 1700 | 2,940 | 0% | 0 |
| 1800 | 4,681 | 4.8% | 174 |
| 1900 | 7,113 | 4.3% | 243 |
| 1910 | 8,160 | 14.7% | 1,047 |
| 1920 | 8,994 | 10.2% | 834 |
| 1930 | 10,607 | 17.9% | 1,613 |
| 1940 | 11,779 | 11% | 1,172 |
| 1950 | 12,813 | 8.8% | 1,034 |
| 1960 | 13,643 | 6.5% | 830 |
| 1970 | 14,429 | 5.8% | 786 |
| 1990 | 13,801 | -2.2% | -314 |
| 2000 | 11,871 | -14% | -1,930 |
| 2020 | 9,138 | -12.3% | -1,366 |
| 2030 | 8,434 | -7.7% | -704 |
| 2040 | 7,883 | -6.5% | -551 |
| 2050 | 7,421 | -5.9% | -462 |
| 2060 | 7,002 | -5.6% | -419 |
| 2070 | 6,571 | -6.2% | -431 |
| 2080 | 6,137 | -6.6% | -434 |
| 2090 | 5,727 | -6.7% | -410 |
| 2100 | 5,332 | -6.9% | -395 |
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Neighborhoods in Rudozem
Neighborhoods and Areas of Rudozem
Other Cities in Smolyan Province
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banite | 298.7 km² | 5,599 | 48.5 / mi² |
| Borino | 171.2 km² | 3,339 | 50.5 / mi² |
| Chepelare | 372.2 km² | 7,454 | 51.9 / mi² |
| Devin | 575.3 km² | 12,432 | 56.0 / mi² |
| Madan, Smolyan Province | 173.7 km² | 13,842 | 206.4 / mi² |
| Nedelino | 103.4 km² | 6,643 | 166.5 / mi² |
| Rudozem | 186.3 km² | 9,584 | 133.3 / mi² |
| Smolyan | 853.7 km² | 35,789 | 108.6 / mi² |
| Zlatograd | 174.3 km² | 11,571 | 171.9 / mi² |
| Доспат, България | 280.6 km² | 8,622 | 79.6 / mi² |
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