Categories in Besalú
Car repairGas stationNew car dealersWholesale of construction suppliesWholesale of machineryClothing storesAll membership organizationsChurchesPost officeReligionConstruction of buildingsElectrical installationHardware storeOther constructionPainting and paint contractorsTechnical construction servicesEducationArt galleriesMuseumsAll food and beverageBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsMediterranean restaurantsRestaurantsSpanish restaurantsTapas barsWine, beer and liquor storesHousehold appliances and goodsRepair otherBanksPharmacies and drug storesBeauty salonsGifts, cards and party suppliesShoppingShopping otherHotels and motelsOther accommodationTransportation logisticsTravel agencies
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Besalú
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 53 | 4.2 |
| Restaurants | 25 | 4.2 |
| All food and beverage | 24 | 4.3 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 | 3.8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 13 | 4.1 |
| Other accommodation | 12 | 3.8 |
| Bakeries | 11 | 4.1 |
| Car repair | 11 | 4.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 | 3.5 |
| General contractors | 8 | 4.3 |
| Post office | 6 | 2.3 |
| Spanish restaurants | 5 | — |
| Museums | 5 | 4.6 |
| Electrical installation | 5 | 5 |
Besalú Facts
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population | 1,653 |
| Male Population | 794 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 859 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +123.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.2% |
| Median Age | 43.7 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 43.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.19893, 2.69953 |
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Besalú Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 740 | 1,015 | 1,241 | 1,646 | 1,653 |
| Population Density | 845.7 / km² | 1,160 / km² | 1,418.3 / km² | 1,881.1 / km² | 1,889.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besalú Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 32.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besalú | +122.4% | +62.2% | +32.6% |
| Spain | +28.4% | +17.7% | +13.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besalú Median Age
Median Age: 43.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besalú | 43.7 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Besalú Population Density
Population Density: 1,889 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besalú | 1,653 | 0.875 km² | 1,889 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Besalú 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 Besalú
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Besalú
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
Besalú CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besalú | 13,276 tn | 8.03 tn | 15,172.8 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 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
Besalú CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,276 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,172.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:37 AM | 4.1 | 42.9 km | 7,850 m | 8km ENE of l'Escala, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/10 | 6:08 AM | 4.1 | 42.4 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:38 PM | 3.1 | 38.6 km | 4,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:36 PM | 4.3 | 19.9 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 6:59 PM | 3.2 | 40.2 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 6:48 PM | 3.6 | 40.8 km | 3,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/08 | 3:27 AM | 3.1 | 48.9 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/07 | 11:32 PM | 3.5 | 43.7 km | 10,700 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/06 | 10:53 AM | 3 | 80.8 km | 2,900 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/06 | 5:30 PM | 3 | 62.3 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Besalú
Besalú (Catalan pronunciation: [bəzəˈɫu]) is a town in the comarca of Garrotxa, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. town's importance was greater in the early Middle Ages, as capital of the county of Besalú, whose territory was roughly the same size as the..
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