Categories in Folkestone
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Folkestone
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 355 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 354 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 327 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 259 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 151 | 28 years |
| Health and medical | 134 | 18 years |
| General contractors | 128 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 128 | 32 years |
| Car repair | 127 | 24 years |
Folkestone Facts
| Area | 13.9 km² |
| Population | 49,210 |
| Male Population | 24,600 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 24,610 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +39.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.3% |
| Median Age | 39.1 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 40.2) |
| Area Codes | 1303 |
| Neighborhoods | Hawkinge, Sandgate, Town Centre, Lyminge, Capel-le-Ferne |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.08169, 1.16734 |
| Postal Codes | CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, CT50 |
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Folkestone Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,224 | 38,550 | 41,606 | 48,748 | 49,210 | 49,652 | 50,006 |
| Population Density | 2,538.7 / km² | 2,778.4 / km² | 2,998.6 / km² | 3,513.4 / km² | 3,546.7 / km² | 3,578.5 / km² | 3,604 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFolkestone Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | +39.7% | +27.7% | +18.3% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Folkestone Median Age
Median Age: 39.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 39.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Folkestone Population Density
Population Density: 3,547 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 49,210 | 13.9 km² | 3,547 / 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
Folkestone Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Folkestone
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Folkestone
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Folkestone
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Folkestone
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Folkestone
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
Folkestone CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 579,214 tn | 11.77 tn | 41,745.2 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
Folkestone CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 579,214 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 41,745.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/15 | 1:52 AM | 3.7 | 31.1 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 2:35 PM | 3.5 | 3.9 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 7:18 AM | 4.6 | 11.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 66.4 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/98 | 8:36 AM | 3.8 | 64.8 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/97 | 2:36 AM | 3 | 83.8 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/97 | 2:31 PM | 3.2 | 62.8 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/94 | 6:36 AM | 3.9 | 74.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/92 | 2:43 AM | 3.5 | 71.7 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Folkestone
/ˈfoʊkstən/ is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England. The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs. It was an important harbour and shipping port for most of the 19th and 20th centur..
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