Categories in Pontypool
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pontypool
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 107 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 105 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 92 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 91 | 16 years |
| Health and medical | 85 | — |
| Buses and trains | 71 | — |
| Beauty salons | 70 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 67 | 35 years |
| Corporate management | 66 | 26 years |
| Construction of buildings | 58 | 23 years |
| Hairdressers | 54 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 51 | — |
| Other construction | 51 | 21 years |
| Religion | 48 | — |
| General contractors | 44 | 22 years |
| Education other | 42 | — |
Pontypool Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 14,274 |
| Male Population | 7,027 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 7,247 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +3.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.8% |
| Median Age | 43.8 years (Male: 42.8, Female: 44.7) |
| Area Codes | 1495 |
| Neighborhoods | Blaenavon, New Inn, Griffithstown, Abersychan, Pontnewynydd |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.70111, -3.04444 |
| Postal Codes | NP4 |
Map of Pontypool
Interactive Map
Pontypool Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,808 | 12,680 | 12,218 | 12,082 | 14,274 | 14,224 | 14,176 |
| Population Density | 1,712.6 / km² | 1,572.7 / km² | 1,515.4 / km² | 1,498.5 / km² | 1,770.4 / km² | 1,764.2 / km² | 1,758.3 / km² |
Pontypool Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | +3.4% | +12.6% | +16.8% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Pontypool Median Age
Median Age: 43.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 43.8 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Pontypool Population Density
Population Density: 1,770 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 14,274 | 8.1 km² | 1,770 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Pontypool Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Pontypool
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pontypool
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pontypool
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pontypool
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pontypool CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 175,068 tn | 12.26 tn | 21,713.9 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 175,068 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21,713.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/18 | 2:31 PM | 4.3 | 56.1 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 1:21 PM | 4.1 | 86.3 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 67.6 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 68.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 68.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 68.2 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 15.1 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 14.6 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 10.3 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 20 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Pontypool
Pontypool (Welsh: Pont-y-pŵl [ˌpɔntəˈpuːl]) is a town of approximately 36,000 people in the county borough of Torfaen, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire in South Wales.
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