Castlepoint Facts
| Area | 84.8 km² |
| Population | 122 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +19.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.3% |
| Neighborhoods | Rd 9 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -40.90000, 176.21667 |
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Castlepoint Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 102 | 111 | 117 | 117 | 122 |
| Population Density | 1.2 / km² | 1.3 / km² | 1.4 / km² | 1.4 / km² | 1.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Castlepoint Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlepoint | +14.7% | +5.4% | +0% |
| Wellington Region | +49.2% | +32.7% | +16.7% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Castlepoint Population Density
Population Density: 1.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlepoint | 122 | 84.8 km² | 1.4 / km² |
| Wellington Region | 502,252 | 15,941.2 km² | 31.5 / 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
Castlepoint Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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
Castlepoint CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlepoint | 1,057 tn | 8.67 tn | 12.5 tons/km² |
| Wellington Region | 2,397,451 tn | 4.77 tn | 150.4 tons/km² |
| 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
Castlepoint CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,057 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9.3) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19/19 | 7:28 AM | 4.3 | 38.8 km | 31,920 m | 38km NW of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/19 | 9:20 PM | 4.3 | 26.2 km | 25,030 m | 26km ESE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 5:59 PM | 4.5 | 50.6 km | 34,180 m | 50km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/17 | 7:10 AM | 4.5 | 34.9 km | 35,490 m | 34km NW of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/17 | 12:19 AM | 4 | 42.8 km | 39,080 m | 35km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/17 | 7:39 AM | 4.1 | 19.2 km | 27,440 m | 19km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/16 | 12:07 AM | 4.6 | 36.4 km | 17,570 m | 36km NE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/15 | 11:36 PM | 4.8 | 34.7 km | 36,370 m | 34km NNW of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/15 | 10:16 AM | 4 | 39.6 km | 23,330 m | 39km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/15 | 9:55 AM | 4.3 | 39.5 km | 22,100 m | 39km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Castlepoint
Castlepoint is a small beachside town on the Wairarapa coast of the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It is home to a lighthouse which stands near the top of the northern end of a reef. The reef is about one kilometer long. At the southern end of the..
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