Epuni Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 6,027 |
| Male Population | 2,904 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 3,123 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.7% |
| Median Age | 37.2 years (Male: 36.3, Female: 37.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Epuni, Fairfield |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -41.20827, 174.92019 |
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Epuni Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,841 | 4,989 | 5,346 | 5,689 | 6,027 |
| Population Density | 2,581.9 / km² | 2,660.8 / km² | 2,851.2 / km² | 3,034.1 / km² | 3,214.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Epuni Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epuni | +17.5% | +14% | +6.4% |
| 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
Epuni Median Age
Median Age: 37.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epuni | 37.2 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| Wellington Region | 37.1 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Epuni Population Density
Population Density: 3,214 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epuni | 6,027 | 1.875 km² | 3,214 / 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
Epuni Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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
Epuni CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epuni | 56,838 tn | 9.43 tn | 30,313.6 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
Epuni CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,838 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 30,313.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/17 | 1:31 PM | 4.3 | 24.7 km | 33,750 m | 13km NW of Karori, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/17 | 6:56 PM | 4 | 15.3 km | 8,630 m | 4km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/17 | 7:51 AM | 4.4 | 27.6 km | 59,520 m | 14km WSW of Paraparaumu, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/16 | 10:59 PM | 4.1 | 31.5 km | 49,570 m | 22km WNW of Porirua, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 9:05 AM | 4.6 | 22.8 km | 23,000 m | 21km SE of Wellington, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/15 | 9:44 AM | 4.6 | 14.7 km | 13,280 m | 9km SSE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/12 | 4:10 PM | 4 | 24.3 km | 26,400 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/12 | 10:54 PM | 3.8 | 11.5 km | 28,200 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/12 | 11:33 PM | 4.1 | 27.3 km | 30,800 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/12 | 8:42 AM | 3.8 | 31.7 km | 43,500 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Epuni
Epuni is a suburb of Lower Hutt, New Zealand situated in the south of the North Island of New Zealand. The suburb lies around one kilometre east of the Lower Hutt CBD. suburb takes its name from the Te Āti Awa chief Honiana Te Puni.
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