Leithfield Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 271 |
| Male Population | 126 (46.3%) |
| Female Population | 145 (53.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +125.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.0% |
| Median Age | 43.6 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 43.5) |
| Neighborhoods | City Mall, Leithfield, Leithfield Beach |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -43.20000, 172.73333 |
| Postal Codes | 7446 |
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Leithfield Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120 | 150 | 176 | 260 | 271 |
| Population Density | 384 / km² | 480 / km² | 563.2 / km² | 832 / km² | 867.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leithfield Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 47.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leithfield | +116.7% | +73.3% | +47.7% |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | +24.9% | +22.6% | +12.4% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leithfield Median Age
Median Age: 43.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leithfield | 43.6 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Leithfield Population Density
Population Density: 867 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leithfield | 271 | 0.313 km² | 867 / km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 573,579 | 56,795 km² | 10.1 / 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
Leithfield Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leithfield
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Leithfield
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
Leithfield CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leithfield | 2,431 tn | 8.97 tn | 7,779.2 tons/km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 4,175,458 tn | 7.28 tn | 73.5 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
Leithfield CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,431 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.97 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,779.2 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.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/18 | 9:10 AM | 3.7 | 35.3 km | 22,250 m | 15km E of Christchurch, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/16 | 8:42 AM | 4.5 | 28.2 km | 9,680 m | 25km NE of Amberley, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/16 | 7:53 AM | 4.2 | 23.5 km | 16,660 m | 20km NE of Amberley, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/16 | 5:44 AM | 4.4 | 31.6 km | 13,540 m | 28km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/16 | 10:15 PM | 4.6 | 28.4 km | 10,000 m | 24km NNE of Amberley, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/16 | 6:17 AM | 4 | 33.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/16 | 12:13 AM | 5.8 | 31.2 km | 7,630 m | 12km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/14 | 12:18 AM | 4.2 | 6.8 km | 18,301 m | 4km ENE of Amberley, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/13 | 5:36 PM | 4 | 24.7 km | 20,300 m | 23km ESE of Woodend, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/12 | 10:51 PM | 4.2 | 30.2 km | 9,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Leithfield
Leithfield is a small town in north Canterbury, New Zealand. It is on State Highway 1, five kilometres south of Amberley and 42 kilometres north of Christchurch. The Leithfield area consists of two semi-distinct areas, Leithfield Beach to the east of..
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