Categories in Balestrand
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balestrand
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale of machinery | 12 | — |
| Other accommodation | 10 | 4.3 |
| Shopping | 9 | 4.2 |
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Balestrand Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 280 | 458 | 392 | 280 | 284 |
| Population Density | 448 / km² | 732.8 / km² | 627.2 / km² | 448 / km² | 454.4 / km² |
Balestrand Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 28.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balestrand | +0% | -38.9% | -28.6% |
| Sogn og Fjordane | -7.7% | -1.3% | +1.5% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Balestrand Population Density
Population Density: 454 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balestrand | 284 | 0.625 km² | 454 / km² |
| Sogn og Fjordane | 109,948 | 27,109.6 km² | 4.1 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Balestrand Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Balestrand
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Balestrand
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Balestrand CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balestrand | 5,212 tn | 18.35 tn | 8,339.9 tons/km² |
| Sogn og Fjordane | 1,388,953 tn | 12.63 tn | 51.2 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,212 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,339.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/90 | 12:53 PM | 3 | 70.7 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/89 | 10:49 AM | 3.2 | 62.9 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/87 | 2:35 AM | 3.1 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/85 | 3:59 PM | 3.1 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Balestrand
Balestrand is a municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located on the northern shore of the Sognefjorden in the traditional district of Sogn. The administrative center is the village of Balestrand. Other villages in the municipality i..
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