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Abercarn Facts
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Population | 5,211 |
| Male Population | 2,602 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,609 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.6% |
| Median Age | 38.5 years (Male: 37.6, Female: 39.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.64733, -3.13476 |
| Postal Codes | NP1, NP11, NP12, NP2 |
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Abercarn Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,968 | 4,957 | 5,030 | 5,371 | 5,211 | 5,166 | 5,159 |
| Population Density | 296.6 / km² | 295.9 / km² | 300.3 / km² | 320.7 / km² | 311.1 / km² | 308.4 / km² | 308 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAbercarn Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercarn | +4.9% | +5.1% | +3.6% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abercarn Median Age
Median Age: 38.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercarn | 38.5 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 37.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Abercarn Population Density
Population Density: 311 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercarn | 5,211 | 16.8 km² | 311 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Abercarn Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Abercarn
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
Abercarn CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercarn | 59,579 tn | 11.43 tn | 3,557 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 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
Abercarn CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 59,579 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,557 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/18 | 2:31 PM | 4.3 | 50.6 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 1:21 PM | 4.1 | 78.2 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 76 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 63 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 63 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 63 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 9.7 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 10.2 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 2 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 11.7 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Abercarn
is a small town and community in Caerphilly county borough, Wales, 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Newport on the A467 between Cwmcarn and Newbridge, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire.
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