Raupunga Facts
| Area | 260.0 km² |
| Population | 415 |
| Male Population | 211 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 204 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.5% |
| Median Age | 38.7 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 38.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Mt Cook |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -39.03333, 177.21667 |
| Postal Codes | 4191, 4197 |
Map of Raupunga
Interactive Map
Raupunga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 488 | 428 | 413 | 395 | 415 |
| Population Density | 1.9 / km² | 1.6 / km² | 1.6 / km² | 1.5 / km² | 1.6 / km² |
Raupunga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raupunga | -19.1% | -7.7% | -4.4% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Raupunga Median Age
Median Age: 38.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raupunga | 38.7 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Raupunga Population Density
Population Density: 1.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raupunga | 415 | 260 km² | 1.6 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Raupunga 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Raupunga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raupunga | 3,298 tn | 7.95 tn | 12.7 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,298 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8.8) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/18 | 6:15 PM | 4.7 | 40.7 km | 39,560 m | 27km E of Wairoa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/17 | 1:49 PM | 4.2 | 49.9 km | 17,240 m | 41km SSE of Wairoa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/17 | 3:42 PM | 4.4 | 32.5 km | 25,590 m | 33km ENE of Napier, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/17 | 8:21 PM | 4.2 | 35.3 km | 19,400 m | 22km E of Wairoa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/17 | 4:53 PM | 4.5 | 53.4 km | 18,240 m | 45km E of Napier, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/17 | 12:21 PM | 4.4 | 32.7 km | 62,420 m | 21km ENE of Wairoa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/16 | 9:19 PM | 4.6 | 35.7 km | 15,510 m | 26km NE of Wairoa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/16 | 7:21 AM | 5 | 39 km | 18,550 m | 27km NE of Wairoa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/15 | 10:02 AM | 4.5 | 36.1 km | 26,440 m | 30km SSE of Wairoa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/13 | 12:34 AM | 4.3 | 27.8 km | 19,100 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Raupunga
Raupunga is a small settlement in the northern Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's eastern North Island. It is located close to the country's highest railway bridge, the Mohaka Viaduct, which crosses the Mohaka River.
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