Methwold Facts
| Area | 49.0 km² |
| Population | 1,538 |
| Male Population | 770 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 768 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +22.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.2% |
| Median Age | 43.8 years (Male: 43.6, Female: 44) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.52332, 0.55402 |
| Postal Codes | IP26, PE33, PE38 |
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Methwold Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,256 | 1,318 | 1,383 | 1,549 | 1,538 |
| Population Density | 25.6 / km² | 26.9 / km² | 28.2 / km² | 31.6 / km² | 31.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Methwold Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methwold | +23.3% | +17.5% | +12% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Methwold Median Age
Median Age: 43.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methwold | 43.8 yrs | 44 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Methwold Population Density
Population Density: 31.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methwold | 1,538 | 49 km² | 31.4 / 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
Methwold Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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
Methwold CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methwold | 18,103 tn | 11.77 tn | 369.4 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
Methwold CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,103 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 369.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/15 | 10:25 PM | 3.8 | 89 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/14 | 6:50 AM | 3.5 | 89.9 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/02 | 5:06 PM | 3.4 | 87.1 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/99 | 11:10 AM | 3.3 | 63.4 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/94 | 10:14 PM | 3 | 51.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/94 | 10:15 AM | 4.4 | 25.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/92 | 1:22 AM | 3.4 | 46 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/87 | 6:09 AM | 3.4 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Methwold
("Middle forest") is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, on the edge of the Norfolk Fens and Breckland. With an area of 49.12 km2 (18.97 sq mi) it is the second largest parish in Norfolk. It had a population of 1,476 in 591 households ..
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