Waitahuna Facts
| Area | 265.6 km² |
| Population | 317 |
| Male Population | 157 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 160 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.2% |
| Median Age | 41.6 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 42) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -45.98333, 169.76667 |
| Postal Codes | 9593 |
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Waitahuna Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 276 | 283 | 280 | 303 | 317 |
| Population Density | 1 / km² | 1.1 / km² | 1.1 / km² | 1.1 / km² | 1.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Waitahuna Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitahuna | +9.8% | +7.1% | +8.2% |
| 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
Waitahuna Median Age
Median Age: 41.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitahuna | 41.6 yrs | 42 yrs | 41.2 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)
Waitahuna Population Density
Population Density: 1.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitahuna | 317 | 265.6 km² | 1.2 / 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
Waitahuna Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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
Waitahuna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitahuna | 2,812 tn | 8.87 tn | 10.6 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
Waitahuna CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,812 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 | 39.5 km | 8,990 m | 33km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/14 | 5:44 AM | 4.1 | 38.1 km | 4,000 m | 29km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/11 | 12:52 AM | 4.1 | 53.2 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/07 | 9:05 AM | 4.2 | 81.1 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/07 | 12:31 AM | 3.9 | 70.2 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/04 | 8:44 AM | 3.9 | 89.6 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/04 | 11:19 AM | 3.7 | 71.3 km | 13,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/04 | 12:31 AM | 4.5 | 87.1 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/03 | 4:23 PM | 3.8 | 49.9 km | 21,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/00 | 8:40 AM | 4.5 | 52.4 km | 31,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Waitahuna
Waitahuna is a small rural village in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Lawrence. the 19th century, the town thrived after the discovery of gold. The Waitahuna Gully Miner's Monument commemorates this ..
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