Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hveragerði
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 19 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
Hveragerði Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 2,582 |
| Male Population | 1,315 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,267 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +197.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +52.4% |
| Median Age | 38.3 years (Male: 37.8, Female: 38.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Kópavogur, Kringla, Miðborg, Garðabær, Æsustaðavegur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.00039, -21.18602 |
| Postal Codes | 810 |
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Hveragerði Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 867 | 1,319 | 1,694 | 2,381 | 2,582 |
| Population Density | 295.1 / km² | 449 / km² | 576.7 / km² | 810.6 / km² | 879 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hveragerði Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 40.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hveragerði | +174.6% | +80.5% | +40.6% |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | +46% | +28.6% | +17.8% |
| Iceland | +57.5% | +32.5% | +19% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hveragerði Median Age
Median Age: 38.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hveragerði | 38.3 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | 35.5 yrs | 35.9 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Hveragerði Population Density
Population Density: 879 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hveragerði | 2,582 | 2.938 km² | 879 / km² |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | 23,780 | 24,967 km² | 1 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hveragerði Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Hveragerði
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Hveragerði
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hveragerði
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
Hveragerði CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hveragerði | 34,249 tn | 13.26 tn | 11,659.1 tons/km² |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | 313,960 tn | 13.2 tn | 12.6 tons/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,543 tn | 13.07 tn | 38.9 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
Hveragerði CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,249 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,659.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* 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, 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/18 | 2:56 AM | 4.3 | 20 km | 10,000 m | 19km NNE of Hveragerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/18 | 4:24 PM | 4.4 | 80.7 km | 10,000 m | 62km NNW of Vik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 4:59 AM | 4.5 | 97 km | 10,000 m | 28km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:25 AM | 4.5 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | 26km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.5 | 78 km | 10,480 m | 13km SW of Keflavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/13 | 7:34 AM | 4.8 | 78.6 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/13 | 1:06 AM | 4.1 | 99.2 km | 10,000 m | 35km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 7:20 PM | 4.6 | 97.2 km | 10,000 m | 33km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 10:49 AM | 4.4 | 87.8 km | 9,500 m | 14km WSW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/12 | 11:59 AM | 4.2 | 23.6 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hveragerði
Hveragerði is a town and municipality in the south of Iceland located 45 km to the east of Reykjavík on Iceland's main ringroad, Route 1. river Varmá runs through the town.
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