Categories in Wem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
Wem Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 4,933 |
| Male Population | 2,368 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,565 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +10.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.2% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years (Male: 41.7, Female: 44.7) |
| Area Codes | 1939 |
| Neighborhoods | Wem, Horton, Baguley, Newtown, Shawbury |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.85835, -2.71826 |
| Postal Codes | SY13, SY4 |
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Wem Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,464 | 4,545 | 4,736 | 5,308 | 4,933 | 4,949 | 4,935 |
| Population Density | 2,100.7 / km² | 2,138.8 / km² | 2,228.7 / km² | 2,497.9 / km² | 2,321.4 / km² | 2,328.9 / km² | 2,322.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWem Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wem | +10.5% | +8.5% | +4.2% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wem Median Age
Median Age: 43.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wem | 43.2 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 41.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wem Population Density
Population Density: 2,321 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wem | 4,933 | 2.125 km² | 2,321 / 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
Wem 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 Wem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wem
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wem
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
United Kingdom CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
United Kingdom CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 735,672,544 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,967.4 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.
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 73.3 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 37.6 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.8 | 88.5 km | 4,900 m | United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 92.3 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 77.5 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 78.5 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 78.4 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 78.4 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 11:42 AM | 4.3 | 76.6 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 7:45 AM | 3.7 | 83.8 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wem
is a small market town in Shropshire, England. It is the administrative centre for the northern area committee of Shropshire Council, which has its headquarters at Edinburgh House in the centre of Wem. Wem lies nine miles to the north of Shropshire..
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