Lochaber Facts
| Area | 79.9 km² |
| Population | 688 |
| Male Population | 342 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 346 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.4% |
| Median Age | 40.1 years (Male: 40.3, Female: 39.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $31,717 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.57505, -75.31355 |
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Lochaber Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 569 | 648 | 659 | 734 | 688 | 708 | 724 |
| Population Density | 7.1 / km² | 8.1 / km² | 8.3 / km² | 9.2 / km² | 8.6 / km² | 8.9 / km² | 9.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLochaber Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochaber | +20.9% | +6.2% | +4.4% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lochaber Median Age
Median Age: 40.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochaber | 40.1 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lochaber Population Density
Population Density: 8.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochaber | 688 | 79.9 km² | 8.6 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lochaber Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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
Lochaber Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,734 | $22,438 | $28,072 | $26,729 | $28,201 | $28,609 | $26,983 | $31,717 |
| Total GDP | $30.6M | $34.9M | $45.6M | $46.4M | $53.5M | $58.8M | $59.2M | $70.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lochaber CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochaber | 9,386 tn | 13.64 tn | 117.5 tons/km² |
| Quebec | 96,902,370 tn | 13.87 tn | 63.8 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 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
Lochaber CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,386 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 117.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/18 | 10:04 PM | 3 | 91.4 km | 18,000 m | 22km SE of Mont-Laurier, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/18 | 6:08 AM | 3 | 91.9 km | 16,840 m | 15km WSW of Riviere-Rouge, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/17 | 11:08 AM | 3.1 | 80.2 km | 10,000 m | 9km W of Mont-Tremblant, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/17 | 2:50 PM | 3.1 | 35.8 km | 21,500 m | 30km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/16 | 11:07 PM | 3.3 | 97 km | 18,000 m | 15km SSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/15 | 5:16 AM | 3.23 | 80.6 km | 5,000 m | 4km S of Cornwall, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/15 | 7:17 PM | 3.19 | 85.4 km | 10,000 m | 20km NE of Shawville, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/15 | 10:00 PM | 3.27 | 61.2 km | 10,230 m | 13km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/14 | 10:55 PM | 3 | 52.4 km | 18,000 m | 27km NE of Saint-Andre-Avellin, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/13 | 8:40 AM | 3.1 | 83.2 km | 14,000 m | 19km NNE of Shawville, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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