Categories in Kirkwall
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kirkwall
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 83 | 21 years |
| Buses and trains | 76 | — |
| Shopping | 47 | 45 years |
| Shopping other | 38 | — |
| Corporate management | 32 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 31 | 17 years |
| Car repair | 21 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 20 | 55 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 17 | — |
| Social work | 17 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 | — |
| Parking lots and garages | 16 | — |
| Real estate | 16 | — |
Kirkwall Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 4,329 |
| Male Population | 2,132 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,197 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +40.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.3% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 40, Female: 42.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Town Centre, Hatston, Kirkwall, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, The Pier, Kirkwall, Kirkwall |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 58.98479, -2.95873 |
| Postal Codes | KW15, KW17 |
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Kirkwall Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,077 | 3,304 | 3,539 | 4,058 | 4,329 | 4,403 | 4,476 |
| Population Density | 1,697.7 / km² | 1,822.9 / km² | 1,952.6 / km² | 2,238.9 / km² | 2,388.4 / km² | 2,429.2 / km² | 2,469.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKirkwall Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 22.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | +40.7% | +31% | +22.3% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kirkwall Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | 41.3 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 40 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kirkwall Population Density
Population Density: 2,388 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | 4,329 | 1.813 km² | 2,388 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kirkwall Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Neighborhoods in Kirkwall
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kirkwall
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kirkwall
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
Kirkwall CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwall | 59,483 tn | 13.74 tn | 32,818.2 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 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
Kirkwall CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 59,483 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 32,818.2 tons/km² |
Kirkwall
is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Great Britain. The town is first mentioned in Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046 when it is recorded as the residence of Rögnvald Brusason the Earl of Orkney, who was kille..
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