Sorbier Facts
| Area | 11.8 km² |
| Population | 7,890 |
| Male Population | 3,861 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,029 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.6% |
| Median Age | 42.1 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 43.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.36475, 3.66003 |
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Sorbier Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,055 | 7,462 | 7,543 | 7,653 | 7,890 |
| Population Density | 597.2 / km² | 631.7 / km² | 638.6 / km² | 647.9 / km² | 667.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sorbier Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbier | +8.5% | +2.6% | +1.5% |
| France | +22.7% | +13.8% | +8.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sorbier Median Age
Median Age: 42.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbier | 42.1 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sorbier Population Density
Population Density: 668 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbier | 7,890 | 11.8 km² | 668 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sorbier Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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.
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
Sorbier CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbier | 59,276 tn | 7.51 tn | 5,018.1 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 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
Sorbier CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 59,276 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,018.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/08 | 12:36 AM | 3.6 | 66.5 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/05 | 3:17 AM | 3 | 91.7 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/05 | 10:41 AM | 3.1 | 77 km | 20,100 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/04 | 8:15 AM | 3 | 88.8 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/04 | 8:43 AM | 3 | 79.6 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/03 | 4:07 AM | 3.1 | 80.3 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/03 | 12:28 AM | 3.7 | 79 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 9:55 PM | 3 | 78.9 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 7:53 PM | 3.8 | 79 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 5:12 PM | 3.5 | 79 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sorbier
Sorbier is a commune in the Allier department in Auvergne in central France.
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