Categories in Burnham
Burnham Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 238 |
| Male Population | 116 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 122 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +495.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +101.7% |
| Median Age | 38.5 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 38.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Burnham, Norwood, Waltham, Christchurch |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -43.61667, 172.31667 |
| Postal Codes | 7600, 7677 |
Map of Burnham
Interactive Map
Burnham Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40 | 74 | 118 | 227 | 238 |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 236.8 / km² | 377.6 / km² | 726.4 / km² | 761.6 / km² |
Burnham Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 92.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | +467.5% | +206.8% | +92.4% |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | +24.9% | +22.6% | +12.4% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Burnham Median Age
Median Age: 38.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | 38.5 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Burnham Population Density
Population Density: 762 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | 238 | 0.313 km² | 762 / km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 573,579 | 56,795 km² | 10.1 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Burnham Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Burnham
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Burnham
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Burnham
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Burnham CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | 2,289 tn | 9.62 tn | 7,325.8 tons/km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 4,175,458 tn | 7.28 tn | 73.5 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,289 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,325.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/14 | 1:37 PM | 4.3 | 7.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km S of Burnham, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/13 | 3:59 AM | 4.2 | 4.2 km | 6,200 m | 4km SE of Burnham, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/12 | 3:29 AM | 4.8 | 1.5 km | 11,200 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/12 | 11:33 AM | 4.2 | 5.8 km | 10,100 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/12 | 7:02 PM | 4.2 | 7.4 km | 11,700 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/12 | 7:42 AM | 4.6 | 5 km | 11,400 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/11 | 11:57 AM | 4 | 8.1 km | 11,500 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/11 | 7:41 AM | 4.4 | 8.3 km | 7,500 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/11 | 2:00 PM | 4 | 8.8 km | 10,500 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/11 | 4:35 AM | 3.8 | 7.7 km | 11,600 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Burnham, New Zealand
Burnham, also known as Burnham Camp, is the largest army base in New Zealand's South Island. It is located 28 kilometres south of Christchurch on the Canterbury Plains in the Selwyn District, close to the town of Dunsandel. Burnham was named after Bu..
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