Karitane Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 173 |
| Male Population | 85 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 88 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.5% |
| Median Age | 36.6 years (Male: 35.4, Female: 37.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -45.64021, 170.65772 |
Map of Karitane
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Karitane Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 139 | 146 | 158 | 172 | 173 |
| Population Density | 317.7 / km² | 333.7 / km² | 361.1 / km² | 393.1 / km² | 395.4 / km² |
Karitane Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karitane | +23.7% | +17.8% | +8.9% |
| Otago | +36.4% | +28.9% | +15.3% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Karitane Median Age
Median Age: 36.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karitane | 36.6 yrs | 37.7 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| Otago | 38.8 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 38 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Karitane Population Density
Population Density: 395 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karitane | 173 | 0.438 km² | 395 / km² |
| Otago | 215,607 | 38,478.4 km² | 5.6 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Karitane Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Karitane
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Karitane CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karitane | 1,544 tn | 8.93 tn | 3,529.8 tons/km² |
| Otago | 1,696,568 tn | 7.87 tn | 44.1 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,544 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,529.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1/15 | 11:18 AM | 4.3 | 42.7 km | 8,990 m | 33km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/14 | 5:44 AM | 4.1 | 42.1 km | 4,000 m | 29km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/07 | 9:05 AM | 4.2 | 59.6 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/06 | 11:03 PM | 3.7 | 30.1 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/04 | 8:44 AM | 3.9 | 65.3 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/04 | 12:31 AM | 4.5 | 61.2 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/03 | 4:23 PM | 3.8 | 83.1 km | 21,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/00 | 1:57 PM | 4 | 68.6 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/98 | 6:26 PM | 4.8 | 75.6 km | 10,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/94 | 7:29 AM | 3.8 | 52.8 km | 33,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Karitane
The seaside settlement of Karitane is located within the limits of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand, 35 kilometres to the north of the city centre. in rolling country near the mouth of the Waikouaiti River, the town is a popular holiday retreat fo..
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