Categories in Brecon
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar Inspection StationCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationMechanicNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersCommercial PrinterDairy FarmFarmingFuel supplierIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesMen's clothingOutdoor Clothing and Equipment ShopShoe storesWedding StoreWomen's clothingAnglican ChurchAssisted Living FacilityChapelCharitiesChristian ChurchChurchesClubCommunity CenterCouncilCounselorMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious InstitutionShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping ServiceVillage HallComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceArchitectsArchitecture FirmBuilding Materials StoreCarpenterConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical Engineer
Showing 1-50 of 205
…
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Brecon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 205 | 19 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 204 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 86 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 77 | — |
| Corporate management | 71 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 66 | 17 years |
| All food and beverage | 59 | 20 years |
| Religion | 43 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 41 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 38 | 51 years |
| Real estate | 37 | — |
| Clothing stores | 34 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 33 | 29 years |
Brecon Facts
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Population | 8,289 |
| Male Population | 3,976 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 4,313 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.4% |
| Median Age | 41.7 years (Male: 39.7, Female: 43.5) |
| Area Codes | 1874 |
| Neighborhoods | Talgarth, Town Centre, Talybont-on-Usk, Libanus, Llangorse |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.94612, -3.38887 |
| Postal Codes | HR3, LD3 |
Map of Brecon
Interactive Map
Brecon Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,812 | 7,769 | 7,865 | 8,373 | 8,289 | 8,229 | 8,202 |
| Population Density | 706.2 / km² | 702.3 / km² | 711 / km² | 756.9 / km² | 749.3 / km² | 743.9 / km² | 741.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBrecon Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon | +6.1% | +6.7% | +5.4% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Brecon Median Age
Median Age: 41.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon | 41.7 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Brecon Population Density
Population Density: 749 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon | 8,289 | 11.1 km² | 749 / 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
Brecon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Neighborhoods in Brecon
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Brecon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Brecon
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
Brecon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon | 103,211 tn | 12.45 tn | 9,329.8 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
Brecon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 103,211 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,329.8 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 | 40.6 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 1:21 PM | 4.1 | 84.2 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 67 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 99.5 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 99.5 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 99.5 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 47.2 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 28.9 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 39.1 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 45.7 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Brecon
(Welsh: Aberhonddu), archaically known as Brecknock, is a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, with a population in 2001 of 7,901, increasing to 8,250 at the 2011 Census. Historically it was the county town of Brecknockshire; although its..
Brecon Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.