Taranui Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 184 |
| Male Population | 80 (43.6%) |
| Female Population | 104 (56.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +32.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.6% |
| Median Age | 46.3 years (Male: 45.6, Female: 46.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -45.18836, 170.88009 |
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Taranui Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 139 | 151 | 162 | 181 | 184 |
| Population Density | 444.8 / km² | 483.2 / km² | 518.4 / km² | 579.2 / km² | 588.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Taranui Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taranui | +30.2% | +19.9% | +11.7% |
| Otago | +36.4% | +28.9% | +15.3% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Taranui Median Age
Median Age: 46.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taranui | 46.3 yrs | 46.8 yrs | 45.6 yrs |
| Otago | 38.8 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 38 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Taranui Population Density
Population Density: 589 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taranui | 184 | 0.313 km² | 589 / km² |
| Otago | 215,607 | 38,478.4 km² | 5.6 / 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
Taranui Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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
Taranui CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taranui | 1,594 tn | 8.66 tn | 5,099.9 tons/km² |
| Otago | 1,696,568 tn | 7.87 tn | 44.1 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
Taranui CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,594 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,099.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1/15 | 11:18 AM | 4.3 | 84.4 km | 8,990 m | 33km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/14 | 5:44 AM | 4.1 | 86.2 km | 4,000 m | 29km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/11 | 3:42 AM | 4.3 | 82.7 km | 5,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/06 | 11:03 PM | 3.7 | 39.3 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/04 | 8:44 AM | 3.9 | 62.1 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/04 | 12:31 AM | 4.5 | 60 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/00 | 3:36 PM | 4.1 | 81 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/00 | 1:57 PM | 4 | 38.8 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/98 | 6:26 PM | 4.8 | 40.4 km | 10,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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