When was Gondor at its peak?

Keep in mind that peak power of Gondor was in TA 1050, while Arthedain fell in 1974. This means that fall of Arthedain was 925 years after peak of Gondor’s power discussed here.

What was the population of Gondor?

The population of Gondor numbers 3 425 000, the most of whom reside either in Lebennin, Belfalas or Anórien. In fact, every third Gondorian resides in Lebennin. Over a half of the population (58\%) are Dúnedain, numbering just under 2 million.

What was the population of Minas Tirith?

So, as a rough estimate, the population of Minas Tirith and its immediate surrounding hinterland was in the region of 15,000 to 60,000 people.

What was the dwarf population in LOTR?

Dwarves: 20–25 thousand pre-War, and one of the two non-human races to not sharply decline post-War, but actually enjoy a Renaissance in the reign of Aragorn Elessar, reclaiming Moria, enjoying population of about 75–100 thousand by the end of his reign; mostly based in Erebor, the Iron Hills, and the Blue Mountains …

How big was Gondor’s army at its peak?

Gondor at its peak had population of 8 to 10 million people, army of around 110 000 – 115 000 and navy of some 130 – 140 ships. Allies may have provided additional 80 000 – 130 000 troops.

What was the population of Hobbiton?

The land of the Hobbit (North- West of Middle Earth) The population of the northwest Middle Earth at the end of the third age is about 2.5 million – 3.5 million in total broken down as below.

How many Rohirrim died at Minas Tirith?

There is no clearly stated final death toll for the Battle of Pelennor Fields. There is a definite figure for the army of the Rohirrim that came to Gondor’s defence; it consisted of 6,000 riders, and a full 2,000 were killed in the battle, including Théoden.

What was the population of the Shire?

The shire’s estimated resident population of 22,730 is dispersed across 53,502 km2 resulting in a very low population density of 0.4 persons /km2 compared with 2.8 persons in Queensland (ERP ABS 30 June 2019).

How strong was Gondor at its peak?

Is Strider a human?

Aragorn was a Ranger of the North, first introduced with the name Strider and later revealed to be the heir of Isildur, King of Gondor. Tolkien developed the character over a long period, beginning with a hobbit nicknamed Trotter, and trying out many names before arriving at a Man named Aragorn.

How big was Gondor’s army?

Between 300-1080 AD the size of the army was always between 1.5-2.5\% of the total population. Utilising this gives us another estimate for Gondor’s population of roughly 40,000/0.02 = 2 million or 1.6-2.6 million, agreeing with our range of 1-2 million. That completes part 1.

How powerful was the Kingdom of Gondor during its peak?

Gondor reached its peak during the reign of Hyarmendacil, controlling a vast territory and holding suzerainty over neighbouring nations such as the Haradrim and the northern Men of the Vales of Anduin. Mordor was desolate and guarded by fortresses.

What was the population of Gondor like compared to Rohan?

Gondor is a more established, more ‘civilised’ society that Rohan, even at this late stage and hence, as in modern societies outside conscription, probably had a considerably lower proportion of troops to total population than Rohan. This would have varied considerably by area.

How is the geography of Gondor illustrated in The Lord of the Rings?

Gondor’s geography is illustrated in the maps for The Lord of the Rings made by Christopher Tolkien on the basis of his father’s sketches, and geographical accounts in The Rivers and Beacon-Hills of Gondor, Cirion and Eorl, and The Lord of the Rings.