Categories in Karatsu, Saga
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Karatsu, Saga
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 137 |
| Shopping | 86 |
| Construction of buildings | 63 |
| Museums | 61 |
| Hairdressers | 57 |
| Religion | 56 |
| Corporate management | 41 |
| Public administration | 40 |
| Travel agencies | 38 |
Karatsu, Saga Facts
| Area | 60.0 km² |
| Population | 54,840 |
| Male Population | 25,587 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 29,253 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -23.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -13.4% |
| Median Age | 48.8 years (Male: 46.4, Female: 50.9) |
| Area Codes | 955 |
| Neighborhoods | Kagami, Hamatamamachi Hamasaki, Yobukocho Yobuko, Koda, Ochicho Ochi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.44250, 129.96972 |
| Postal Codes | 847, 849 |
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Karatsu, Saga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,590 | 66,083 | 63,318 | 56,658 | 54,840 |
| Population Density | 1,193.2 / km² | 1,101.4 / km² | 1,055.3 / km² | 944.3 / km² | 914 / km² |
Karatsu, Saga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 10.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatsu, Saga | -20.9% | -14.3% | -10.5% |
| Saga Prefecture | -2.3% | -6.4% | -5.4% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Karatsu, Saga Median Age
Median Age: 48.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatsu, Saga | 48.8 yrs | 50.9 yrs | 46.4 yrs |
| Saga Prefecture | 46.9 yrs | 49.1 yrs | 44.6 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Karatsu, Saga Population Density
Population Density: 914 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatsu, Saga | 54,840 | 60 km² | 914 / km² |
| Saga Prefecture | 809,160 | 2,434.4 km² | 332 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Karatsu, Saga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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 Karatsu, Saga
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Karatsu, Saga
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Karatsu, Saga
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Karatsu, Saga
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Karatsu, Saga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatsu, Saga | 42,296 tn | 0.77 tn | 704.9 tons/km² |
| Saga Prefecture | 745,098 tn | 0.92 tn | 306.1 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 42,296 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 704.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/19 | 5:30 AM | 4.5 | 80.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km ESE of Nagasaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/19 | 5:16 AM | 4.4 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | 9km E of Omuta, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/19 | 9:10 AM | 4.7 | 63.7 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Omuta, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/18 | 9:23 AM | 4.5 | 99.5 km | 10,000 m | 7km NNW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/18 | 6:53 PM | 4.4 | 35.1 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Kashima, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/18 | 4:25 PM | 3.7 | 54.3 km | 10,000 m | 6km NNE of Setaka, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/18 | 12:13 PM | 4.4 | 91.7 km | 22,100 m | 9km SSW of Ueki, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/17 | 2:36 PM | 4.7 | 50.8 km | 11,870 m | 12km S of Kashima, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/17 | 11:21 AM | 4.8 | 99 km | 10,000 m | 7km NW of Uto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/17 | 3:46 AM | 4.7 | 91 km | 10,000 m | 22km NNW of Hondo, Japan | usgs.gov |
Karatsu, Saga
Karatsu (唐津市, Karatsu-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara (China, or continental East Asia in general), and 津 tsu (port), signifies its historical importance a..
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