Karamea Facts
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Population | 86 |
| Male Population | 46 (53.7%) |
| Female Population | 40 (46.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +104.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.3% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 44.8, Female: 43.4) |
| Neighborhoods | R D 3, Arapito, Karamea, Little Wanganui |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -41.25000, 172.11667 |
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Karamea Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42 | 50 | 66 | 83 | 86 |
| Population Density | 336 / km² | 400 / km² | 528 / km² | 664 / km² | 688 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karamea Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karamea | +97.6% | +66% | +25.8% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karamea Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karamea | 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)
Karamea Population Density
Population Density: 688 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karamea | 86 | 0.125 km² | 688 / 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
Karamea 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.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Karamea
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
Karamea CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karamea | 250 tn | 2.91 tn | 1,999.8 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
Karamea CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 250 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.91 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,999.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/18 | 11:01 AM | 4.4 | 53 km | 115,090 m | 26km WSW of Motueka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/17 | 8:26 PM | 4.3 | 51.7 km | 10,000 m | 25km W of Takaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/15 | 3:42 PM | 4.3 | 34.4 km | 6,000 m | 60km WSW of Wakefield, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/15 | 4:19 AM | 4.1 | 55.2 km | 144,760 m | 25km WNW of Wakefield, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/14 | 7:03 AM | 3.8 | 46 km | 196,000 m | 30km WSW of Motueka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/13 | 2:20 AM | 4 | 53.7 km | 97,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/12 | 12:34 PM | 3.9 | 36.4 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/12 | 9:49 AM | 3.8 | 62.2 km | 3,900 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/12 | 7:18 AM | 4 | 63.1 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/12 | 8:00 AM | 4.1 | 34.6 km | 211,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Karamea
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