Categories in Daegu
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Daegu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 29,044 | 14 years |
| Unreachable | 11,453 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 10,547 | — |
| Shopping | 9,904 | — |
| Cafes | 5,102 | 10 years |
| Wholesalers | 4,437 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 4,116 | — |
| Beauty salons | 4,043 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 3,673 | — |
Daegu Facts
| Area | 100.8 km² |
| Population | 915,454 |
| Male Population | 453,104 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 462,350 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -2.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.0% |
| Median Age | 38.7 years (Male: 37.1, Female: 40.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,218 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 53 |
| Neighborhoods | 동성로2가, 신천동, 계산동2가, 내당동, 범어동 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.87028, 128.59111 |
| Postal Codes | 41809, 41848, 41975, 42093, 42150, More |
Map of Daegu
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Daegu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 938,658 | 1,001,339 | 984,138 | 941,280 | 915,454 | 886,950 | 875,805 |
| Population Density | 9,310.9 / km² | 9,932.7 / km² | 9,762.1 / km² | 9,336.9 / km² | 9,080.8 / km² | 8,798 / km² | 8,687.5 / km² |
Daegu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu | -2.5% | -8.6% | -7% |
| Daegu | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Daegu Median Age
Median Age: 38.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu | 38.7 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 37.1 yrs |
| Daegu | 38.4 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Daegu Population Density
Population Density: 9,081 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu | 915,454 | 100.8 km² | 9,081 / km² |
| Daegu | 2.4 million | 872.9 km² | 2,801 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Daegu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Daegu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Daegu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Daegu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Daegu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,640 | $12,573 | $16,230 | $16,683 | $20,428 | $26,357 | $28,109 | $30,218 |
| Total GDP | $9.7B | $15.6B | $20B | $19.8B | $23B | $28.9B | $30.5B | $32.5B |
Daegu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daegu | 11,787,448 tn | 12.88 tn | 116,924.5 tons/km² |
| Daegu | 33,028,391 tn | 13.51 tn | 37,838.6 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,787,448 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 116,924.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10/18 | 8:03 PM | 4.7 | 67.8 km | 5,400 m | 6km SW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 7:49 AM | 4.7 | 68.2 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Hoko, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 5:29 AM | 5.5 | 66.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km WSW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/16 | 2:53 AM | 3.5 | 60 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 11:33 AM | 4.6 | 53.1 km | 8,840 m | 10km SSW of Kyonju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 11:32 AM | 5.4 | 57.4 km | 13,000 m | 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 10:44 AM | 4.9 | 48.7 km | 10,000 m | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/97 | 6:50 PM | 4.7 | 54.3 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/78 | 5:07 PM | 4.6 | 94.1 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Daegu
Daegu (Korean: [tɛɡu]), (대구, 大邱, literally 'large hill') formerly spelled Taegu, and officially known as the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan are..
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