Categories in Sorong (city)
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sorong (city)
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,315 |
| Restaurants | 787 |
| Corporate management | 537 |
| Education | 511 |
| Cafes | 500 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 445 |
| Travel and transportation | 435 |
| Religion | 429 |
| Other accommodation | 381 |
| Clothing stores | 350 |
| Public administration | 323 |
| Churches | 291 |
| Atm's | 224 |
Sorong (city) Facts
| Area | 102.6 km² |
| Population | 276,729 |
| Male Population | 145,065 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 131,664 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +960.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +133.2% |
| Median Age | 23.9 years (Male: 24.2, Female: 23.6) |
| Area Codes | 951 |
| Neighborhoods | Malawili, Aimas, Malawele, Aimas, Klasuur, Kecamatan Sorong, Kampung Baru, Kecamatan Sorong, Klamasen, Mariat |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Indonesia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.87956, 131.26104 |
| Postal Codes | 98411, 98412, 98413, 98414, 98415, More |
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Sorong (city) Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,089 | 67,866 | 118,678 | 263,563 | 276,729 |
| Population Density | 254.2 / km² | 661.3 / km² | 1,156.4 / km² | 2,568.2 / km² | 2,696.5 / km² |
Sorong (city) Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 122.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorong (city) | +910.2% | +288.4% | +122.1% |
| West Papua (province) | — | — | — |
| Indonesia | +96.9% | +41.9% | +21.7% |
Sorong (city) Median Age
Median Age: 23.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorong (city) | 23.9 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Indonesia | 27.2 yrs | 27.5 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
Sorong (city) Population Density
Population Density: 2,697 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorong (city) | 276,729 | 102.6 km² | 2,697 / km² |
| Indonesia | 252.8 million | 1,893,657.8 km² | 134 / km² |
Sorong (city) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 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 Sorong (city)
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sorong (city)
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sorong (city)
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sorong (city)
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sorong (city)
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sorong (city) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorong (city) | 298,490 tn | 1.08 tn | 2,908.5 tons/km² |
| Indonesia | 478,610,416 tn | 1.89 tn | 252.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 298,490 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,908.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.8) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/18 | 4:27 AM | 4.6 | 67.6 km | 39,380 m | 68km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 3:01 PM | 4.4 | 34.5 km | 37,070 m | 35km NE of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/18 | 4:37 AM | 4.3 | 69 km | 10,000 m | 70km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/17 | 7:57 PM | 4.5 | 89.4 km | 41,180 m | 90km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/17 | 12:02 AM | 4.4 | 38.1 km | 10,000 m | 38km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/17 | 4:52 PM | 4.7 | 99.4 km | 41,740 m | 100km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/17 | 6:05 PM | 4.1 | 4.2 km | 38,810 m | 5km ENE of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/16 | 1:42 PM | 4.2 | 4.5 km | 33,570 m | 3km WNW of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/16 | 6:54 AM | 3.8 | 25.1 km | 39,510 m | 23km W of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/16 | 2:13 AM | 4.4 | 22.8 km | 38,750 m | 22km NNW of Sorong, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
Sorong (city)
Sorong is a chartered coastal city in the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua. Its only land borders are with Sorong Regency. It is the gateway to Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands, species rich coral reef islands in an area considered the heart o..
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