Rainbow Point Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 763 |
| Male Population | 373 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 390 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +26.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.2% |
| Median Age | 40.5 years (Male: 40.1, Female: 41) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -38.71816, 176.07934 |
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Rainbow Point Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 602 | 633 | 674 | 725 | 763 |
| Population Density | 214 / km² | 225.1 / km² | 239.6 / km² | 257.8 / km² | 271.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rainbow Point Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Point | +20.4% | +14.5% | +7.6% |
| Waikato | +54.4% | +36.4% | +18.9% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rainbow Point Median Age
Median Age: 40.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Point | 40.5 yrs | 41 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| Waikato | 38 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 37 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rainbow Point Population Density
Population Density: 271 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Point | 763 | 2.813 km² | 271 / km² |
| Waikato | 431,484 | 34,877.4 km² | 12.4 / 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
Rainbow Point Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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
Rainbow Point CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Point | 6,798 tn | 8.91 tn | 2,416.9 tons/km² |
| Waikato | 2,637,485 tn | 6.11 tn | 75.6 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
Rainbow Point CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,798 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.91 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,416.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/18 | 12:03 AM | 4.5 | 27.2 km | 167,760 m | 24km NW of Taupo, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/17 | 5:42 PM | 4.1 | 21.9 km | 177,980 m | 19km NW of Taupo, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/17 | 2:51 AM | 4.5 | 20.9 km | 187,050 m | 18km NW of Taupo, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/16 | 10:58 AM | 4.1 | 26.2 km | 169,410 m | 22km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/16 | 6:50 AM | 4.4 | 23 km | 103,000 m | 22km W of Taupo, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/15 | 2:12 AM | 4.3 | 7.4 km | 122,400 m | 11km S of Taupo, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/15 | 11:26 PM | 4.1 | 7.2 km | 155,330 m | 8km SE of Taupo, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 11:38 AM | 4.5 | 18.7 km | 105,000 m | 17km N of Turangi, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/13 | 10:46 PM | 4 | 17.5 km | 107,500 m | 18km N of Turangi, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/12 | 7:31 PM | 4.5 | 18.1 km | 118,500 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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