Categories in Whanganui

Auto Electrical ServiceAuto Parts StoreBody repairCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar Inspection StationCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar Stereo StoreCar WashGas StationMechanicNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersWheel Alignment ServiceAgricultural Service Supply AgencyBrewing Supply StoreBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterDoor SupplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFitted Furniture SupplierFood ProducerHeating Equipment SupplierImport Export CompanyIndustrial Equipment SupplierMedical Equipment SupplierOffice Furniture StoreOffice Supply StorePlastic Fabrication CompanySafety Equipment SupplierWholesale GrocerWholesalersChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreFootwearJewelers and watchesLaundromatMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio Broadcaster
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Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Whanganui

Industry DescriptionNumber of EstablishmentsAverage Age of Business
Corporate management81925 years
Shopping28037 years
Restaurants16622 years
Shopping other15730 years
Real estate14423 years
Car repair13329 years
Scientific and technical services12426 years
Beauty salons11023 years
Education10562 years
Sports clubs100
Construction of buildings9422 years
Wholesale of machinery8431 years
Electronics stores8328 years
General contractors7337 years
Other accommodation7245 years

Whanganui Facts

Area14.7 km²
Population15,221
Male Population7,173 (47.1%)
Female Population8,048 (52.9%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)-38.7%
Population change (2000 to 2020)-40.8%
Median Age42.4 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 43.8)
Area Codes6
NeighborhoodsWhanganui, Gonville, Castlecliff, Wanganui East, Aramoho
Local Time
TimezoneNew Zealand Standard Time
Lat & Lng-39.93333, 175.05000
Postal Codes45004501454045414542

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Whanganui Population

Years 1975 to 2030

Data197519902000201520202025*2030*
Population24,81924,66325,71526,18115,22115,33215,270
Population Density1,689.8 / km²1,679.2 / km²1,750.8 / km²1,782.5 / km²1,036.3 / km²1,043.9 / km²1,039.7 / km²
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Whanganui Population change from 2000 to 2020

Decrease of 40.8% from year 2000 to 2020

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Whanganui-38.7%-38.3%-40.8%
Manawatu-Wanganui
New Zealand
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Whanganui Median Age

Median Age: 42.4 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Whanganui42.4 yrs43.8 yrs40.9 yrs
Manawatu-Wanganui39.4 yrs40.4 yrs38.2 yrs
New Zealand37.9 yrs38.9 yrs36.9 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Whanganui Population Density

Population Density: 1,036 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Whanganui15,22114.7 km²1,036 / km²
Manawatu-Wanganui234,37525,311.3 km²9.3 / km²
New Zealand4.4 million270,103.3 km²16.3 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Whanganui Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [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.

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

Whanganui CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Whanganui119,212 tn7.83 tn8,116.6 tons/km²
Manawatu-Wanganui1,737,994 tn7.42 tn68.7 tons/km²
New Zealand37,929,206 tn8.61 tn140.4 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
Whanganui CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)119,212 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita7.83 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)8,116.6 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
EarthquakeHigh (9.2)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. 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.
  2. 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

DateTimeMagnitudeDistanceDepthLocationLink
1/23/197:09 AM4.912.2 km110,850 m12km WNW of Wanganui, New Zealandusgs.gov
11/29/1711:33 PM4.618.9 km90,420 m18km WSW of Wanganui, New Zealandusgs.gov
11/3/172:02 PM48.8 km27,000 m8km ENE of Wanganui, New Zealandusgs.gov
7/29/174:15 PM4.117.9 km10,000 m17km NNE of Wanganui, New Zealandusgs.gov
3/26/1711:17 AM4.317.5 km28,240 m17km SSW of Wanganui, New Zealandusgs.gov
5/20/1512:23 AM4.223.9 km97,510 m23km NNW of Wanganui, New Zealandusgs.gov
1/16/1410:47 PM4.57.2 km72,969 m7km SSE of Wanganui, New Zealandusgs.gov
6/1/1212:03 PM4.19 km85,300 mNorth Island of New Zealandusgs.gov
5/8/1210:47 PM3.923.7 km21,500 mCook Strait, New Zealandusgs.gov
2/19/1212:19 PM4.34.9 km104,200 mNorth Island of New Zealandusgs.gov

Whanganui

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