Categories in Whanganui
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Whanganui
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 819 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 280 | 37 years |
| Restaurants | 166 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 157 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 144 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 133 | 29 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 124 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 110 | 23 years |
| Education | 105 | 62 years |
| Sports clubs | 100 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 94 | 22 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 84 | 31 years |
| Electronics stores | 83 | 28 years |
| General contractors | 73 | 37 years |
| Other accommodation | 72 | 45 years |
Whanganui Facts
| Area | 14.7 km² |
| Population | 15,221 |
| Male Population | 7,173 (47.1%) |
| Female Population | 8,048 (52.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -38.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -40.8% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 43.8) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Neighborhoods | Whanganui, Gonville, Castlecliff, Wanganui East, Aramoho |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -39.93333, 175.05000 |
| Postal Codes | 4500, 4501, 4540, 4541, 4542 |
Map of Whanganui
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Whanganui Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,819 | 24,663 | 25,715 | 26,181 | 15,221 | 15,332 | 15,270 |
| Population Density | 1,689.8 / km² | 1,679.2 / km² | 1,750.8 / km² | 1,782.5 / km² | 1,036.3 / km² | 1,043.9 / km² | 1,039.7 / km² |
Whanganui Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 40.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whanganui | -38.7% | -38.3% | -40.8% |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — | — |
Whanganui Median Age
Median Age: 42.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whanganui | 42.4 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 39.4 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Whanganui Population Density
Population Density: 1,036 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whanganui | 15,221 | 14.7 km² | 1,036 / km² |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 234,375 | 25,311.3 km² | 9.3 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Whanganui Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 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.
Neighborhoods in Whanganui
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Whanganui
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Whanganui
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Whanganui
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Whanganui CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whanganui | 119,212 tn | 7.83 tn | 8,116.6 tons/km² |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | 1,737,994 tn | 7.42 tn | 68.7 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 119,212 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,116.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9.2) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/19 | 7:09 AM | 4.9 | 12.2 km | 110,850 m | 12km WNW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/17 | 11:33 PM | 4.6 | 18.9 km | 90,420 m | 18km WSW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/17 | 2:02 PM | 4 | 8.8 km | 27,000 m | 8km ENE of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/17 | 4:15 PM | 4.1 | 17.9 km | 10,000 m | 17km NNE of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/17 | 11:17 AM | 4.3 | 17.5 km | 28,240 m | 17km SSW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/15 | 12:23 AM | 4.2 | 23.9 km | 97,510 m | 23km NNW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/14 | 10:47 PM | 4.5 | 7.2 km | 72,969 m | 7km SSE of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/12 | 12:03 PM | 4.1 | 9 km | 85,300 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/12 | 10:47 PM | 3.9 | 23.7 km | 21,500 m | Cook Strait, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/12 | 12:19 PM | 4.3 | 4.9 km | 104,200 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Whanganui
Whanganui (/ˈhwɒŋənuːi/; Māori: [ɸaŋanui]), also spelt Wanganui, is a small city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The Whanganui River, New Zealand's longest navigable waterway, runs from Mount Tongariro to the sea. Whanganui is p..
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