Categories in Mosfellsbær
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationSelf Service Car WashFarmingImport Export CompanyWholesalersAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCommunity CenterBuilding Construction ContractorContractorHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterKindergartenArtistMuseumsScenic SpotStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBurger restaurantsFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopPizzaRestaurantsHorse Rental ServiceAtm'sHolding companiesHolding CompanyCemeteryBeauty salonsHair SalonManicures and pedicuresApartment BuildingReal Estate AgencyDepartment storesGift ShopShoppingShopping otherWholesale storeAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesCampgroundGymHorseback Riding ServicePlaygroundPublic parksSports and recreationBed and breakfastsElectric Vehicle Charging StationGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsLodgeLodgingTour AgencyTour OperatorTravel AgencyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mosfellsbær
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 27 |
| Real estate | 17 |
| Car repair | 14 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Shopping | 13 |
| Playground | 13 |
| Travel agencies | 13 |
| Corporate management | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Tour operators | 10 |
| Other membership organizations | 10 |
| Apartments | 8 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 8 |
Mosfellsbær Facts
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Population | 9,496 |
| Male Population | 4,862 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 4,634 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +319.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +74.0% |
| Median Age | 33.7 years (Male: 33, Female: 34.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Holt, Teigar, Engi, Hlίðar, Tangar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.16667, -21.70000 |
| Postal Codes | 270, 271, 276 |
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Mosfellsbær Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,264 | 4,048 | 5,456 | 8,804 | 9,496 |
| Population Density | 348.3 / km² | 622.8 / km² | 839.4 / km² | 1,354.5 / km² | 1,460.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mosfellsbær Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 61.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosfellsbær | +288.9% | +117.5% | +61.4% |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | +79.2% | +42.7% | +23.2% |
| Iceland | +57.5% | +32.5% | +19% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mosfellsbær Median Age
Median Age: 33.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosfellsbær | 33.7 yrs | 34.4 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 34.8 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mosfellsbær Population Density
Population Density: 1,461 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosfellsbær | 9,496 | 6.5 km² | 1,461 / km² |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 192,406 | 356.6 km² | 540 / 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
Mosfellsbær Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Mosfellsbær
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mosfellsbær
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mosfellsbær
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mosfellsbær
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
Mosfellsbær CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosfellsbær | 110,214 tn | 11.61 tn | 16,956 tons/km² |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 2,185,904 tn | 11.36 tn | 6,129.3 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
Mosfellsbær CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 110,214 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,956 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 | 33.7 km | 10,000 m | 19km NNE of Hveragerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 5:00 AM | 4.5 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | 42km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 4:59 AM | 4.5 | 78.1 km | 10,000 m | 28km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:25 AM | 4.5 | 74.1 km | 10,000 m | 26km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:23 AM | 4.4 | 77.4 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.5 | 59.1 km | 10,480 m | 13km SW of Keflavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/13 | 7:34 AM | 4.8 | 68.1 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/13 | 1:06 AM | 4.1 | 83.5 km | 10,000 m | 35km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 7:20 PM | 4.6 | 82 km | 10,000 m | 33km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.5 | 79.5 km | 10,000 m | 69km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mosfellsbær
Mosfellsbær is a town in south-west Iceland, situated some 12 kilometres (7 miles) east of the country's capital, Reykjavík. town of Mosfellsbær is only a 15-minute drive from midtown Reykjavík. The district includes the Leiruvogur cove, which forms..
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