Categories in Longsight
Longsight Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 16,251 |
| Male Population | 8,411 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 7,840 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +145.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +49.6% |
| Median Age | 25.7 years (Male: 25.7, Female: 25.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Longsight, Gorton North, Moss Side, Levenshulme, Oxford Road Corridor |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.45801, -2.20104 |
| Postal Codes | M12, M13, M14, M18, M19 |
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Longsight Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,616 | 8,826 | 10,861 | 15,517 | 16,251 |
| Population Density | 3,650.2 / km² | 4,869.5 / km² | 5,992.3 / km² | 8,561.1 / km² | 8,966.1 / km² |
Longsight Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longsight | +134.5% | +75.8% | +42.9% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Longsight Median Age
Median Age: 25.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longsight | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Longsight Population Density
Population Density: 8,966 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longsight | 16,251 | 1.813 km² | 8,966 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Longsight Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
- 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 Longsight
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Longsight
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Longsight
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Longsight
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Longsight CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longsight | 147,891 tn | 9.1 tn | 81,594.9 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 147,891 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 81,594.9 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 92.7 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/11 | 9:03 PM | 3.6 | 87 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 10:22 AM | 3.7 | 95.5 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 97.6 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 18 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/03 | 7:46 PM | 3.2 | 78.9 km | 13,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 2.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 3.3 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 3.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 4 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Longsight
is an inner city area of Manchester, England, about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the city centre. Historically in Lancashire, it had a population of 15,429 at the 2011 census.
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