Ruapuke Facts
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Population | 35 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +34.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.9% |
| Neighborhoods | Ruapuke |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -37.92470, 174.81377 |
Map of Ruapuke
Interactive Map
Ruapuke Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 35 |
| Population Density | 208 / km² | 216 / km² | 248 / km² | 264 / km² | 280 / km² |
Ruapuke Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruapuke | +26.9% | +22.2% | +6.5% |
| Waikato | +54.4% | +36.4% | +18.9% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Ruapuke Population Density
Population Density: 280 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruapuke | 35 | 0.125 km² | 280 / km² |
| Waikato | 431,484 | 34,877.4 km² | 12.4 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Ruapuke 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.
Waikato CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,637,485 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 75.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/16 | 11:05 AM | 4.2 | 88.7 km | 289,000 m | 48km SSE of Otorohanga, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/15 | 1:47 AM | 4.3 | 95.6 km | 251,970 m | 65km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/14 | 2:43 PM | 3.9 | 81 km | 6,000 m | 7km NW of Matamata, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/12 | 10:21 PM | 4 | 89.2 km | 229,200 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/12 | 12:45 AM | 4.2 | 87.5 km | 228,800 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/12 | 7:03 PM | 4.6 | 87.3 km | 584,300 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/12 | 9:57 AM | 4.1 | 90.4 km | 210,500 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/11 | 2:56 AM | 4.3 | 96.5 km | 205,300 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/11 | 6:16 PM | 4 | 90.1 km | 229,900 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/11 | 8:10 AM | 4 | 82.8 km | 266,000 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Ruapuke
Ruapuke is a small farming community (predominantly sheep and cattle farmers) in the Waikato region on the slopes of Karioi, between Raglan and Kawhia in New Zealand. photo on the right is of Ruapuke (to right) from Houchens Rd, Te Mata. On a fine w..
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