Categories in Vassenden
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vassenden
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Unreachable | 23 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 12 |
| Construction of buildings | 9 |
| Other construction | 6 |
| Buses and trains | 6 |
| Civil engineering | 5 |
Vassenden Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 236 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +129.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.5% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 61.49294, 6.11270 |
| Postal Codes | 6847 |
Map of Vassenden
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Vassenden Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103 | 257 | 255 | 230 | 236 |
| Population Density | 71.7 / km² | 178.8 / km² | 177.4 / km² | 160 / km² | 164.2 / km² |
Vassenden Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassenden | +123.3% | -10.5% | -9.8% |
| Sogn og Fjordane | -7.7% | -1.3% | +1.5% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Vassenden Population Density
Population Density: 164 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassenden | 236 | 1.438 km² | 164 / km² |
| Sogn og Fjordane | 109,948 | 27,109.6 km² | 4.1 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Vassenden Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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 Vassenden
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Vassenden CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassenden | 4,332 tn | 18.36 tn | 3,013.4 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) | 4,332 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,013.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/99 | 12:31 AM | 3.5 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/90 | 12:53 PM | 3 | 43.4 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/90 | 11:41 PM | 3.4 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/89 | 10:49 AM | 3.2 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/89 | 2:06 PM | 5.2 | 99.1 km | 32,700 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/87 | 2:35 AM | 3.1 | 39.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/85 | 7:05 PM | 3 | 91.3 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/85 | 3:59 PM | 3.1 | 54.9 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Vassenden
Vassenden is a village in the municipality of Jølster in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located along the river Jølstra on the western shore of the lake Jølstravatnet, and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the lake Holsavatnet. The 0.37-s..
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