Categories in Namwon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Namwon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 911 |
| Shopping | 212 |
| Unreachable | 202 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 175 |
| Real estate | 171 |
| Cafes | 146 |
| Civil engineering | 145 |
| Other accommodation | 133 |
| Wholesalers | 127 |
| Religion | 124 |
| Car repair | 120 |
Namwon Facts
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population | 7,529 |
| Male Population | 3,597 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,932 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -57.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -43.4% |
| Median Age | 46.4 years (Male: 43.9, Female: 49.2) |
| Neighborhoods | 향교동 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.41000, 127.38583 |
| Postal Codes | 55716, 55717, 55759, 55779, 55780, More |
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Namwon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,734 | 18,651 | 13,300 | 7,581 | 7,529 |
| Population Density | 5,563.6 / km² | 5,851.3 / km² | 4,172.5 / km² | 2,378.4 / km² | 2,362 / km² |
Namwon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 43% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namwon | -57.3% | -59.4% | -43% |
| North Jeolla Province | +1.5% | -9.7% | -8.4% |
| South Korea | +44% | +16.9% | +9% |
Namwon Median Age
Median Age: 46.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namwon | 46.4 yrs | 49.2 yrs | 43.9 yrs |
| North Jeolla Province | 40.6 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Namwon Population Density
Population Density: 2,362 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namwon | 7,529 | 3.188 km² | 2,362 / km² |
| North Jeolla Province | 1.7 million | 7,921.5 km² | 211 / km² |
| South Korea | 48.8 million | 99,452.9 km² | 491 / km² |
Namwon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Namwon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Namwon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namwon | 87,667 tn | 11.64 tn | 27,503.4 tons/km² |
| North Jeolla Province | 19,217,198 tn | 11.49 tn | 2,426 tons/km² |
| South Korea | 595,864,161 tn | 12.2 tn | 5,991.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 87,667 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,503.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* 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, 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/15 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 80.5 km | 10,000 m | 11km N of Iksan, South Korea | usgs.gov |
Namwon
Namwon (Namwon-si) is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Namwon is about 50 minutes from the provincial capital of Jeonju, which is almost three hours away from Seoul. The official city flower is Royal Azalea (철쭉) while the city tree is th..
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