Flaxmere Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 8,240 |
| Male Population | 3,946 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,294 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +45.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.6% |
| Median Age | 39.5 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 40.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Flaxmere |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -39.61824, 176.78021 |
| Postal Codes | 4154, 4175 |
Map of Flaxmere
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Flaxmere Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,653 | 6,184 | 6,892 | 7,770 | 8,240 |
| Population Density | 2,103.4 / km² | 2,301 / km² | 2,564.5 / km² | 2,891.2 / km² | 3,066 / km² |
Flaxmere Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxmere | +37.4% | +25.6% | +12.7% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Flaxmere Median Age
Median Age: 39.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxmere | 39.5 yrs | 40.5 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Flaxmere Population Density
Population Density: 3,066 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxmere | 8,240 | 2.688 km² | 3,066 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Flaxmere Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Flaxmere
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Flaxmere CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxmere | 71,173 tn | 8.64 tn | 26,482.8 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 71,173 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,482.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/19 | 5:52 AM | 4 | 33.5 km | 52,980 m | 35km SW of Hastings, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/18 | 9:32 AM | 4.7 | 43 km | 10,000 m | 38km SSE of Hastings, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/17 | 5:32 AM | 4.2 | 33.7 km | 11,940 m | 31km S of Hastings, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/16 | 3:38 PM | 4.4 | 14.7 km | 8,170 m | 9km ESE of Taradale, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/13 | 9:58 PM | 4.8 | 25.9 km | 30,800 m | 30km SW of Hastings, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/12 | 12:22 PM | 3.8 | 27.7 km | 28,500 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/12 | 2:51 PM | 4.1 | 36.6 km | 31,700 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/12 | 8:35 AM | 4.3 | 40.2 km | 41,700 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/12 | 7:49 PM | 4.3 | 40.1 km | 28,400 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/11 | 7:14 AM | 3.9 | 31.7 km | 26,900 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Flaxmere
Flaxmere is a suburb in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's North Island. is located north-west of Hastings, and is regarded as a suburb of its larger neighbour. Flaxmere has a population of 9,408 according to the 2013 Census. It is located in t..
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