Categories in Caen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Caen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 817 | 18 years |
| Corporate management | 672 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 604 | 37 years |
| Shopping | 556 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 504 | 26 years |
| Lawyers legal | 462 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 313 | 15 years |
| Clothing stores | 261 | 15 years |
| Hairdressers | 250 | 20 years |
| Alternative medicine | 245 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 230 | 29 years |
| Education | 228 | 38 years |
| Public administration | 225 | 32 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 217 | 19 years |
Caen Facts
| Area | 25.6 km² |
| Population | 107,692 |
| Male Population | 50,125 (46.5%) |
| Female Population | 57,567 (53.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.8% |
| Median Age | 33.5 years (Male: 31.2, Female: 36.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Théâtre, Saint-Jean, Université, Saint-Ouen, Vaucelles |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.18585, -0.35912 |
| Postal Codes | 14000, 14005 CEDEX 1, 14006 CEDEX 1, 14007 CEDEX 1, 14008 CEDEX 1, More |
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Caen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,897 | 119,623 | 113,102 | 103,803 | 107,692 |
| Population Density | 4,964.2 / km² | 4,679.6 / km² | 4,424.5 / km² | 4,060.8 / km² | 4,212.9 / km² |
Caen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caen | -18.2% | -13.2% | -8.2% |
| France | +22.7% | +13.8% | +8.8% |
Caen Median Age
Median Age: 33.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caen | 33.5 yrs | 36.2 yrs | 31.2 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Caen Population Density
Population Density: 4,213 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caen | 107,692 | 25.6 km² | 4,213 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Caen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Caen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Caen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Caen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Caen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Caen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caen | 834,649 tn | 7.75 tn | 32,651.3 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 834,649 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,651.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/07 | 8:31 PM | 3.5 | 32.7 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/06 | 3:22 PM | 3.3 | 36.1 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/06 | 12:30 AM | 3.2 | 14.5 km | 8,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/05 | 10:51 AM | 3.3 | 41.7 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/03 | 11:38 AM | 3.5 | 59.3 km | 17,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/03 | 5:14 PM | 3.6 | 73.9 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/02 | 5:07 PM | 3.2 | 37.7 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/02 | 11:41 PM | 3 | 99.2 km | 4,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/01 | 10:18 PM | 3.3 | 48.5 km | 6,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/98 | 10:36 AM | 3.5 | 7.1 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Caen
Caen (/kɑːn/; French pronunciation: [kɑ̃]; Norman: Kaem) is a commune in northwestern France. It is the prefecture of the Calvados department. The city proper has 108,365 inhabitants (as of 2012), while its urban area has 420,000, making Caen the la..
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