Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Reefton
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 17 | 4.3 |
| Shopping | 12 | 4.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 4.2 |
| Cafes | 6 | 4.3 |
| Travel agencies | 5 | 4.6 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 5 | 4.5 |
| Education | 5 | 4.2 |
Reefton Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 636 |
| Male Population | 318 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 318 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +77.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.4% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years (Male: 44.8, Female: 43.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Reefton, Ikamatua |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -42.11667, 171.86667 |
| Postal Codes | 7830, 7851 |
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Reefton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 358 | 429 | 503 | 625 | 636 |
| Population Density | 572.8 / km² | 686.4 / km² | 804.8 / km² | 1,000 / km² | 1,017.6 / km² |
Reefton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reefton | +74.6% | +45.7% | +24.3% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Reefton Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reefton | 44.1 yrs | 43.4 yrs | 44.8 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Reefton Population Density
Population Density: 1,018 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reefton | 636 | 0.625 km² | 1,018 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Reefton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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 Reefton
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Reefton
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Reefton
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Reefton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reefton | 5,546 tn | 8.72 tn | 8,873.7 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,546 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.72 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,873.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/17 | 9:34 PM | 4.1 | 75.5 km | 14,520 m | 53km SE of Greymouth, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/16 | 12:19 PM | 4.1 | 63.7 km | 11,430 m | 49km ESE of Greymouth, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/15 | 3:42 PM | 4.3 | 78 km | 6,000 m | 60km WSW of Wakefield, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/14 | 1:29 PM | 4.2 | 9.8 km | 10,000 m | 54km SSE of Westport, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/12 | 12:34 PM | 3.9 | 82.6 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/12 | 9:49 AM | 3.8 | 58.5 km | 3,900 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/12 | 7:18 AM | 4 | 59 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/12 | 10:56 PM | 4.5 | 60.2 km | 9,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/09 | 8:59 PM | 4.3 | 64.9 km | 2,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/09 | 8:26 AM | 4.3 | 83.7 km | 6,500 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Reefton
Reefton is a small town on New Zealand's West Coast region, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the valley of the Inangahua River. State Highway 7 passes through the southern part of the town, and State Highway 69 runs north to connect to State Hig..
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