Categories in Oban

Car Detailing ServiceCar Inspection StationCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationTire ShopAggregate SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterDiesel Fuel SupplierFarmingFish FarmFuel supplierJoinerWholesalersChildren and baby clothingCleanersClothing storesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationCharitiesChurchesCommunity CenterFire StationForestry ServiceGovernment OfficeHousing AssociationMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeProtestant ChurchShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping ServiceVillage HallVolunteer OrganizationComputer Repair ServiceArchitectsBathroom Supply StoreBuilding Materials StoreCarpenterConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesContractorElectricianEngineerFlooring Store
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Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Oban

Industry DescriptionNumber of EstablishmentsAverage Age of Business
Other accommodation32127 years
Shopping other10322 years
Restaurants9316 years
Shopping9224 years
Buses and trains58
Corporate management5833 years
Hotels and motels47
Real estate43
Tractors and farm equipment42
Other membership organizations40
Car repair3620 years
Bed and breakfasts31
Grocery stores and supermarkets31

Oban Facts

Area1.9 km²
Population4,163
Male Population2,044 (49.1%)
Female Population2,119 (50.9%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)-24.7%
Population change (2000 to 2020)-7.5%
Median Age40.2 years (Male: 38.4, Female: 41.9)
Area Codes1631
NeighborhoodsArgyll, Town Centre, Dunbeg, Connel, Benderloch
Local Time
TimezoneBritish Summer Time
Lat & Lng56.41535, -5.47184
Postal CodesPA33PA34PA35PA37PA38More

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Oban Population

Years 1975 to 2030

Data197519902000201520202025*2030*
Population5,5254,8644,5024,2074,1634,0073,849
Population Density2,946.7 / km²2,594.1 / km²2,401.1 / km²2,243.7 / km²2,220.3 / km²2,137.1 / km²2,052.8 / km²
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Oban Population change from 2000 to 2020

Decrease of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2020

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Oban-24.7%-14.4%-7.5%
United Kingdom
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Oban Median Age

Median Age: 40.2 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Oban40.2 yrs41.9 yrs38.4 yrs
United Kingdom39.6 yrs40.6 yrs38.5 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Oban Population Density

Population Density: 2,220 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Oban4,1631.875 km²2,220 / km²
United Kingdom64.5 million247,916.6 km²260 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Oban Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 300 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 Oban

Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Oban

Area Codes

Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Oban

Postal Codes

Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Oban

Price Distribution

Business distribution by price for Oban

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

Oban CO2 Emissions

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

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Oban76,535 tn18.38 tn40,818.8 tons/km²
United Kingdom735,672,544 tn11.4 tn2,967.4 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
Oban CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)76,535 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita18.38 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)40,818.8 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
EarthquakeLow (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
8/4/172:43 PM3.849.6 km7,070 m37km W of Fort William, United Kingdomusgs.gov
1/23/116:02 AM3.549.2 km16,200 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
10/10/084:28 AM3.546.4 km12,500 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
12/10/0511:21 PM349.6 km7,500 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
6/20/036:44 AM370.9 km5,000 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
5/3/982:12 AM3.553 km15,100 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
8/17/944:57 AM3.283.2 km5,000 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
1/26/901:42 PM361.7 km10,000 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
9/29/861:33 AM4.224.9 km10,000 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov
1/30/8610:32 AM363.3 km10,000 mScotland, United Kingdomusgs.gov

Oban

(/ˈoʊbən/ OH-bən; An t-Òban in Scottish Gaelic meaning The Little Bay) is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist sea..

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