Carters Beach Facts
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Population | 166 |
| Male Population | 84 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 82 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +27.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.7% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 44.8, Female: 43.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -41.75000, 171.56667 |
| Postal Codes | 7825, 7866 |
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Carters Beach Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130 | 156 | 130 | 161 | 166 |
| Population Density | 1,040 / km² | 1,248 / km² | 1,040 / km² | 1,288 / km² | 1,328 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carters Beach Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Beach | +23.8% | +3.2% | +23.8% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carters Beach Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Beach | 44.1 yrs | 43.4 yrs | 44.8 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Carters Beach Population Density
Population Density: 1,328 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Beach | 166 | 0.125 km² | 1,328 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Carters Beach Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
New Zealand CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
New Zealand CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,929,206 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 140.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/15 | 3:42 PM | 4.3 | 69.7 km | 6,000 m | 60km WSW of Wakefield, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/14 | 1:29 PM | 4.2 | 56.5 km | 10,000 m | 54km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/12 | 12:34 PM | 3.9 | 75.7 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/12 | 9:49 AM | 3.8 | 12.7 km | 3,900 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/12 | 7:18 AM | 4 | 12.7 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/12 | 8:00 AM | 4.1 | 95.8 km | 211,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/12 | 10:56 PM | 4.5 | 88.9 km | 9,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/11 | 4:30 AM | 4.5 | 84 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/07 | 1:12 AM | 4.5 | 61 km | 9,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/07 | 5:45 PM | 4.2 | 43.7 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Carters Beach
Carters Beach is a small town on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, located 6 kilometres (4 mi) west of Westport on State Highway 67a. Carters Beach is the only sheltered sandy beach on the West Coast suitable for swimming. An 18-hole golf..
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