Categories in Fowey
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Fowey
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 105 | 46 years |
| Restaurants | 33 | — |
| Shopping other | 29 | — |
| Real estate | 23 | — |
| Shopping | 21 | — |
| Corporate management | 18 | 24 years |
| Gifts, cards and party supplies | 18 | — |
| All food and beverage | 17 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 12 | — |
| Travel agencies | 12 | — |
| Clothing stores | 12 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 11 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 11 | — |
Fowey Facts
| Area | 11.9 km² |
| Population | 2,289 |
| Male Population | 1,076 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,213 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +13.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.9% |
| Median Age | 52.8 years (Male: 51.9, Female: 53.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $32,336 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Polruan, Golant, Town Centre, Lanteglos, Fowey |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.33634, -4.63860 |
| Postal Codes | PL23, PL24 |
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Fowey Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,019 | 2,048 | 2,101 | 2,281 | 2,289 | 2,303 | 2,315 |
| Population Density | 170 / km² | 172.5 / km² | 176.9 / km² | 192.1 / km² | 192.8 / km² | 193.9 / km² | 194.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFowey Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey | +13.4% | +11.8% | +8.9% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fowey Median Age
Median Age: 52.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey | 52.8 yrs | 53.6 yrs | 51.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Fowey Population Density
Population Density: 193 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey | 2,289 | 11.9 km² | 193 / 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
Fowey 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.
Neighborhoods in Fowey
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Fowey
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Fowey
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Fowey
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
Fowey Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,788 | $22,157 | $25,942 | $30,101 | $28,991 | $30,217 | $28,509 | $32,336 |
| Total GDP | $217.2M | $233.6M | $277.5M | $330.1M | $328.9M | $355.4M | $338.9M | $384.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Fowey CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey | 5,036 tn | 2.2 tn | 424.1 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
Fowey CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,036 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 424.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/05 | 2:32 PM | 3.6 | 57.8 km | 11,900 m | English Channel | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/01 | 11:42 PM | 4 | 73.3 km | 28,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/01 | 8:35 AM | 3.2 | 92.8 km | 10,000 m | North Atlantic Ocean | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/97 | 12:19 AM | 3.2 | 84.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/96 | 9:28 AM | 4.1 | 82.9 km | 10,000 m | North Atlantic Ocean | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/95 | 4:01 PM | 3.6 | 72.1 km | 10,000 m | English Channel | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/86 | 2:47 PM | 3.4 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | North Atlantic Ocean | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Fowey
(/ˈfɔɪ/ FOY; Cornish: Fowydh) is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. At the time of the 2001 census, it had a population of 2,273.This had increased slightly at the 2..
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