Gwangyang Facts
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population | 15,260 |
| Male Population | 7,859 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 7,401 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.5% |
| Median Age | 37.1 years (Male: 36.4, Female: 37.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.45028, 127.63250 |
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Gwangyang Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,385 | 12,074 | 16,868 | 16,987 | 15,260 | 14,222 | 12,944 |
| Population Density | 1,467.9 / km² | 1,431 / km² | 1,999.2 / km² | 2,013.3 / km² | 1,808.6 / km² | 1,685.6 / km² | 1,534.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGwangyang Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 9.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangyang | +23.2% | +26.4% | -9.5% |
| Gyeonggi Province | — | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gwangyang Median Age
Median Age: 37.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangyang | 37.1 yrs | 37.8 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Gyeonggi Province | 36.5 yrs | 37.2 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gwangyang Population Density
Population Density: 1,809 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangyang | 15,260 | 8.4 km² | 1,809 / km² |
| Gyeonggi Province | 12.8 million | 10,076.9 km² | 1,275 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gwangyang Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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.
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
Gwangyang CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangyang | 192,569 tn | 12.62 tn | 22,823 tons/km² |
| Gyeonggi Province | 161,879,219 tn | 12.6 tn | 16,064.4 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 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
Gwangyang CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 192,569 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,823 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Cyclone | 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, 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/07 | 11:56 AM | 4.7 | 76.2 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/85 | 9:40 PM | 4 | 95 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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