Wighton Facts
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Population | 220 |
| Male Population | 108 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 112 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -2.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.4% |
| Median Age | 48 years (Male: 45.5, Female: 50.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.92236, 0.88354 |
| Postal Codes | NR23 |
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Wighton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 226 | 218 | 217 | 224 | 220 |
| Population Density | 18.4 / km² | 17.8 / km² | 17.7 / km² | 18.3 / km² | 18 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wighton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wighton | -0.9% | +2.8% | +3.2% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wighton Median Age
Median Age: 48 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wighton | 48 yrs | 50.3 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wighton Population Density
Population Density: 18 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wighton | 220 | 12.3 km² | 18 / 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
Wighton 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.
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
Wighton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wighton | 2,905 tn | 13.21 tn | 237.2 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
Wighton CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,905 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 237.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/15 | 3:03 PM | 4.2 | 90.6 km | 4,000 m | 62km NNE of Hemsby, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/08 | 1:57 PM | 3.1 | 95.7 km | 19,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/08 | 12:56 AM | 4.8 | 97.3 km | 18,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/07 | 7:32 AM | 3.6 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/07 | 6:33 PM | 3.8 | 93.8 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/06 | 9:15 AM | 3.6 | 83.1 km | 11,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/05 | 10:03 PM | 3.2 | 96.3 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/02 | 5:06 PM | 3.4 | 38.5 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/00 | 11:53 PM | 4 | 57.4 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/99 | 11:10 AM | 3.3 | 50.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wighton
is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is situated some 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the town of Wells-next-the-Sea, 12 km (7.5 mi) north of the town of Fakenham, and 45 km (28 mi) north-west of the city of Norwich. T..
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