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Wapping Facts
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population | 12,190 |
| Male Population | 6,659 (54.6%) |
| Female Population | 5,531 (45.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +158.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +52.0% |
| Median Age | 32.8 years (Male: 33.1, Female: 32.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Tower Hamlets, London, Wapping |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.50506, -0.05682 |
| Postal Codes | E1, E1W, E98, EC3N, EC88, More |
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Wapping Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,725 | 6,435 | 8,022 | 11,658 | 12,190 |
| Population Density | 5,040 / km² | 6,864 / km² | 8,556.8 / km² | 12,435.2 / km² | 13,002.7 / km² |
Wapping Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping | +146.7% | +81.2% | +45.3% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Wapping Median Age
Median Age: 32.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping | 32.8 yrs | 32.4 yrs | 33.1 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Wapping Population Density
Population Density: 13,003 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping | 12,190 | 0.938 km² | 13,003 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Wapping Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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 Wapping
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wapping
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wapping
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wapping CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping | 123,392 tn | 10.12 tn | 131,617.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 123,392 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 131,617.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/19 | 3:42 AM | 3.3 | 36.7 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 2:35 PM | 3.5 | 96.4 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 7:18 AM | 4.6 | 87.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/95 | 6:20 PM | 3.3 | 99.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 8:50 PM | 3.4 | 97.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 5:40 PM | 3.3 | 61.3 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Wapping
(/ˈwɒpɪŋ/ WOP-ing) is a district in East London, England, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is situated between the north bank of the River Thames and the ancient thoroughfare simply called The Highway. Wapping's proximity to the river has..
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