Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Omarama
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
Omarama Facts
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population | 70 |
| Male Population | 36 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 34 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +48.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.0% |
| Median Age | 46.2 years (Male: 45.6, Female: 46.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Omarama |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -44.48848, 169.96626 |
| Postal Codes | 9448 |
Map of Omarama
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Omarama Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47 | 51 | 56 | 63 | 70 |
| Population Density | 250.7 / km² | 272 / km² | 298.7 / km² | 336 / km² | 373.3 / km² |
Omarama Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omarama | +34% | +23.5% | +12.5% |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | +24.9% | +22.6% | +12.4% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Omarama Median Age
Median Age: 46.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omarama | 46.2 yrs | 46.8 yrs | 45.6 yrs |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Omarama Population Density
Population Density: 373 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omarama | 70 | 0.188 km² | 373 / km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 573,579 | 56,795 km² | 10.1 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Omarama Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Omarama
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Omarama
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Omarama CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omarama | 606 tn | 8.66 tn | 3,233.6 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 606 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,233.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10/18 | 10:23 AM | 3.6 | 54.5 km | 10,150 m | 74km WNW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/17 | 11:21 PM | 4.1 | 79.9 km | 5,460 m | 34km SSE of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/15 | 8:03 PM | 4.4 | 53 km | 19,720 m | 72km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/15 | 10:14 PM | 4.3 | 87.3 km | 3,000 m | 29km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/15 | 5:45 AM | 5.1 | 23.1 km | 10,000 m | 56km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/15 | 2:29 AM | 5.6 | 86.2 km | 10,000 m | 28km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/14 | 10:09 AM | 4.2 | 29.4 km | 40,000 m | 52km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/13 | 11:59 PM | 4.3 | 60.7 km | 6,563 m | 77km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/13 | 9:48 AM | 4.2 | 36.2 km | 9,922 m | 88km W of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/13 | 7:37 AM | 4.3 | 37.9 km | 8,600 m | 36km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Omarama
Omarama is a small township (population 231 at 2006 census) at the junction of State Highways 8 and 83, near the southern end of the Mackenzie Basin, in the South Island of New Zealand. Omarama is in the Waitaki District, in the historic Province of ..
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