Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Markinch
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5 |
Markinch Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 1,518 |
| Male Population | 735 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 783 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.2% |
| Median Age | 43.4 years (Male: 42.6, Female: 44.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Markinch, Broughton |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 56.20214, -3.13517 |
| Postal Codes | KY7 |
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Markinch Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,425 | 1,375 | 1,378 | 1,450 | 1,518 |
| Population Density | 760 / km² | 733.3 / km² | 734.9 / km² | 773.3 / km² | 809.6 / km² |
Markinch Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markinch | +1.8% | +5.5% | +5.2% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Markinch Median Age
Median Age: 43.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markinch | 43.4 yrs | 44.4 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Markinch Population Density
Population Density: 810 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markinch | 1,518 | 1.875 km² | 810 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Markinch Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Markinch
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Markinch
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Markinch CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markinch | 19,908 tn | 13.11 tn | 10,617.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,908 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,617.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/03 | 6:44 AM | 3 | 79.6 km | 5,000 m | Scotland, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Markinch
(Scots: Merkinch, from Scottish Gaelic Marc Innis, meaning "horse meadow") is a small town in the heart of Fife, Scotland. According to an estimate taken in 2008, the town has a population of 2,420. Markinch is east of Fife's administrative centre,..
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