Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Geiranger
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Travel agencies | 23 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
| Travel and transportation | 10 |
| Civil engineering | 8 |
| Campgrounds | 7 |
| Unreachable | 7 |
| Buses and trains | 7 |
| Museums | 7 |
| Tour operators | 5 |
Geiranger Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 92 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -39.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -37.0% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 62.10186, 7.20719 |
| Postal Codes | 6216 |
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Geiranger Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 152 | 174 | 146 | 91 | 92 |
| Population Density | 243.2 / km² | 278.4 / km² | 233.6 / km² | 145.6 / km² | 147.2 / km² |
Geiranger Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 37.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geiranger | -40.1% | -47.7% | -37.7% |
| Møre og Romsdal | +7.9% | +8.8% | +7.6% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Geiranger Population Density
Population Density: 147 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geiranger | 92 | 0.625 km² | 147 / km² |
| Møre og Romsdal | 263,295 | 26,295.1 km² | 10 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Geiranger Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Geiranger
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Geiranger
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Geiranger CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geiranger | 1,689 tn | 18.35 tn | 2,701.7 tons/km² |
| Møre og Romsdal | 2,799,053 tn | 10.63 tn | 106.4 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,689 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,701.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/07 | 1:45 PM | 3.7 | 67 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/05 | 12:53 PM | 3.3 | 96.5 km | 15,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Geiranger
Geiranger is a small tourist village in Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county in the western part of Norway. It lies in Stranda Municipality at the head of the Geirangerfjorden, which is a branch of the large Storfjorden. The nearest city is Åles..
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