Mossburn Facts
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population | 83 |
| Male Population | 44 (53.1%) |
| Female Population | 39 (46.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +36.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.7% |
| Median Age | 39 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 39.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Dunrobin, Mossburn |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -45.66667, 168.25000 |
| Postal Codes | 9747, 9792 |
Map of Mossburn
Interactive Map
Mossburn Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61 | 68 | 73 | 82 | 83 |
| Population Density | 325.3 / km² | 362.7 / km² | 389.3 / km² | 437.3 / km² | 442.7 / km² |
Mossburn Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossburn | +34.4% | +20.6% | +12.3% |
| Southland, New Zealand | +32.4% | +23% | +11.4% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Mossburn Median Age
Median Age: 39 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossburn | 39 yrs | 39.1 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| Southland, New Zealand | 39.6 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Mossburn Population Density
Population Density: 443 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossburn | 83 | 0.188 km² | 443 / km² |
| Southland, New Zealand | 98,862 | 55,053.4 km² | 1.8 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Mossburn Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Mossburn CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossburn | 767 tn | 9.24 tn | 4,090.9 tons/km² |
| Southland, New Zealand | 511,295 tn | 5.17 tn | 9.3 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 767 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,090.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19/18 | 5:47 AM | 4.3 | 89.1 km | 70,990 m | 44km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/18 | 6:32 AM | 4.3 | 77.6 km | 14,580 m | 41km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/17 | 12:23 AM | 4.6 | 96 km | 127,900 m | 55km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/16 | 6:57 AM | 4.4 | 91 km | 117,640 m | 43km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/16 | 10:42 AM | 4.3 | 84.3 km | 111,280 m | 37km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/16 | 2:55 PM | 4.1 | 73.9 km | 64,000 m | 36km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/16 | 8:22 PM | 4.2 | 94.4 km | 75,000 m | 47km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/16 | 12:09 PM | 4.4 | 93.9 km | 118,310 m | 48km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/15 | 11:58 PM | 4.1 | 86.9 km | 86,780 m | 51km N of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/15 | 1:58 AM | 4.4 | 93.6 km | 104,000 m | 49km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Mossburn
Mossburn is a small town in the northern Southland Region of New Zealand. It is situated 113 km south of Queenstown, 59 km east of Te Anau and 100 km north of Invercargill. In 2013, it had a usually resident population of 210 according to New Zealand..
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