Seonsan Facts
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population | 614 |
| Male Population | 316 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 298 (48.6%) |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +106.0% |
| Median Age | 32.9 years (Male: 32, Female: 33.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.24083, 128.29750 |
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Seonsan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 6 | 298 | 633 | 614 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 1.2 / km² | 60.4 / km² | 128.2 / km² | 124.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Seonsan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 112.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seonsan | — | +10450% | +112.4% |
| North Gyeongsang Province | +2.1% | -7.1% | -6.3% |
| South Korea | +44% | +16.9% | +9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Seonsan Median Age
Median Age: 32.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seonsan | 32.9 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 32 yrs |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 41.3 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 39.2 yrs |
| South Korea | 38 yrs | 39.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Seonsan Population Density
Population Density: 124 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seonsan | 614 | 4.938 km² | 124 / km² |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 2.5 million | 19,037.4 km² | 132 / 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
Seonsan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Seonsan
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
Seonsan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seonsan | 9,926 tn | 16.17 tn | 2,010.4 tons/km² |
| North Gyeongsang Province | 31,424,084 tn | 12.53 tn | 1,650.6 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
Seonsan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,926 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,010.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* 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.
- 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 | 91.9 km | 5,400 m | 6km SW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 7:49 AM | 4.7 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | 4km W of Hoko, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/17 | 5:29 AM | 5.5 | 90.3 km | 10,000 m | 7km WSW of Heung-hai, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 11:33 AM | 4.6 | 94.4 km | 8,840 m | 10km SSW of Kyonju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 11:32 AM | 5.4 | 97.3 km | 13,000 m | 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/16 | 10:44 AM | 4.9 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/97 | 6:50 PM | 4.7 | 92.9 km | 10,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/78 | 5:07 PM | 4.6 | 46.8 km | 33,000 m | South Korea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Seonsan
Seonsan, or Seonsan-eup, is an eup or large village in Gumi City, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. It has a population of around 20,000 people, and an area of 69 km². There are several historical landmarks in Seonsan, including two Joseon Dynasty schoo..
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