Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Røldal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Unreachable | 23 |
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Civil engineering | 16 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
| Travel agencies | 7 |
| Sports and recreation | 7 |
| Campgrounds | 6 |
| Sporting goods | 5 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 5 |
Røldal Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 146 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -77.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -35.7% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 59.83342, 6.81498 |
| Postal Codes | 5760 |
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Røldal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 657 | 214 | 227 | 142 | 146 |
| Population Density | 244.5 / km² | 79.6 / km² | 84.5 / km² | 52.8 / km² | 54.3 / km² |
Røldal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 37.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Røldal | -78.4% | -33.6% | -37.4% |
| Hordaland | +40.7% | +28.6% | +19% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Røldal Population Density
Population Density: 54.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Røldal | 146 | 2.688 km² | 54.3 / km² |
| Hordaland | 516,049 | 22,686.8 km² | 22.7 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Røldal 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 Røldal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Røldal
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Røldal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Røldal | 2,793 tn | 19.13 tn | 1,039.4 tons/km² |
| Hordaland | 6,521,550 tn | 12.64 tn | 287.5 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,793 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,039.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/12 | 7:22 PM | 3.6 | 76 km | 6,200 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/04 | 1:25 AM | 3.1 | 57.3 km | 8,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/92 | 7:32 AM | 3.7 | 41.8 km | 33,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/92 | 1:10 PM | 3.7 | 70.3 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 1:14 PM | 3 | 44 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/90 | 10:00 AM | 3.7 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/90 | 10:00 AM | 3 | 37.1 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/89 | 10:49 AM | 3.2 | 95 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/89 | 4:38 PM | 4.8 | 65.7 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/88 | 9:43 PM | 3.8 | 22.8 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Røldal
Røldal is a village in the municipality of Odda in Hordaland county, Norway. The village lies in the Røldal valley along the Storelva river on the north end of the lake Røldalsvatnet. Røldal is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of the tow..
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