Categories in Drogheda
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Drogheda
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 155 | 16 years |
| Shopping | 151 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 86 | 24 years |
| Beauty salons | 85 | — |
| Education | 79 | 19 years |
| Clothing stores | 74 | 23 years |
| Hairdressers | 68 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 65 | 30 years |
| Health and medical | 63 | 14 years |
| Electronics stores | 59 | 30 years |
| Car repair | 54 | 16 years |
Drogheda Facts
| Area | 14.7 km² |
| Population | 40,017 |
| Male Population | 19,592 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 20,425 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +83.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.5% |
| Median Age | 33.5 years (Male: 33.2, Female: 33.8) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown Drogheda, Lagavooren, Rathmullan, Mell, Moneymore |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Irish Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.71889, -6.34778 |
| Postal Codes | A92 |
Map of Drogheda
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Drogheda Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,764 | 27,280 | 30,905 | 37,533 | 40,017 |
| Population Density | 1,481.8 / km² | 1,857.4 / km² | 2,104.2 / km² | 2,555.4 / km² | 2,724.6 / km² |
Drogheda Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 21.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda | +72.5% | +37.6% | +21.4% |
| Republic of Ireland | +47.8% | +31.9% | +22.2% |
Drogheda Median Age
Median Age: 33.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda | 33.5 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 33.2 yrs |
| Republic of Ireland | 34.8 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Drogheda Population Density
Population Density: 2,725 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda | 40,017 | 14.7 km² | 2,725 / km² |
| Republic of Ireland | 4.6 million | 70,286.7 km² | 65.9 / km² |
Drogheda Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Drogheda
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Drogheda
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Drogheda
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Drogheda
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Drogheda CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda | 376,034 tn | 9.4 tn | 25,602.3 tons/km² |
| Republic of Ireland | 44,326,890 tn | 9.57 tn | 630.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 376,034 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,602.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/05 | 3:30 AM | 3.2 | 92.7 km | 10,000 m | Irish Sea | usgs.gov |
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