Compton Abbas Facts
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Population | 244 |
| Male Population | 118 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 126 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +43.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.2% |
| Median Age | 48.6 years (Male: 48.6, Female: 48.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.96549, -2.18853 |
| Postal Codes | SP5, SP7 |
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Compton Abbas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 170 | 183 | 210 | 245 | 244 |
| Population Density | 27.8 / km² | 29.9 / km² | 34.3 / km² | 40 / km² | 39.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Compton Abbas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 16.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Abbas | +44.1% | +33.9% | +16.7% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Compton Abbas Median Age
Median Age: 48.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Abbas | 48.6 yrs | 48.6 yrs | 48.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Compton Abbas Population Density
Population Density: 39.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Abbas | 244 | 6.1 km² | 39.8 / 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
Compton Abbas 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.
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
Compton Abbas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Abbas | 2,805 tn | 11.5 tn | 457.9 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
Compton Abbas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,805 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 457.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/19 | 9:51 AM | 3 | 49.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 57.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 57.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 57.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 91.4 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 99.3 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 96.4 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/95 | 6:20 PM | 3.3 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/94 | 3:17 AM | 3.6 | 93.4 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/92 | 10:47 AM | 3.3 | 91.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Compton Abbas
Abbas is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in southern England. It lies within the North Dorset administrative district, 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the town of Shaftesbury. It is sited on greensand strata on the edge of the Blackmor..
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