Moera Facts
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population | 2,166 |
| Male Population | 1,050 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,116 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Median Age | 37.1 years (Male: 36.3, Female: 37.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Moera |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -41.22827, 174.90019 |
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Moera Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,742 | 1,796 | 1,923 | 2,044 | 2,166 |
| Population Density | 1,466.9 / km² | 1,512.4 / km² | 1,619.4 / km² | 1,721.3 / km² | 1,824 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Moera Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moera | +17.3% | +13.8% | +6.3% |
| 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
Moera Median Age
Median Age: 37.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moera | 37.1 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)
Moera Population Density
Population Density: 1,824 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moera | 2,166 | 1.188 km² | 1,824 / 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
Moera Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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
Moera CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moera | 20,427 tn | 9.43 tn | 17,201.3 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
Moera CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,427 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,201.3 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 | 23.2 km | 33,750 m | 13km NW of Karori, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/17 | 6:56 PM | 4 | 17.7 km | 8,630 m | 4km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/17 | 7:51 AM | 4.4 | 29.5 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 | 21 km | 23,000 m | 21km SE of Wellington, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/15 | 9:44 AM | 4.6 | 16.5 km | 13,280 m | 9km SSE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/12 | 4:10 PM | 4 | 22.8 km | 26,400 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/12 | 10:54 PM | 3.8 | 13.7 km | 28,200 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/12 | 11:33 PM | 4.1 | 24.5 km | 30,800 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/12 | 8:42 AM | 3.8 | 29.9 km | 43,500 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Moera
Moera is a suburb of the city of Lower Hutt in New Zealand and urban district of the city of Wellington.
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