Categories in Pontypridd
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pontypridd
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 176 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 172 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 160 | 19 years |
| Corporate management | 125 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 119 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 85 | — |
| Buses and trains | 85 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 80 | 24 years |
| General contractors | 74 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 70 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 69 | 46 years |
| Other construction | 69 | 22 years |
| Education | 67 | 25 years |
| Hairdressers | 66 | 23 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 61 | 62 years |
Pontypridd Facts
| Area | 32.9 km² |
| Population | 33,536 |
| Male Population | 16,598 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 16,938 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 36.8 years (Male: 35.1, Female: 38.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $31,143 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1443 |
| Neighborhoods | Church Village, Beddau, Llantwit Fardre, Ynysybwl, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.60210, -3.34211 |
| Postal Codes | CF15, CF37, CF38, CF4, CF46 |
Map of Pontypridd
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Pontypridd Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,672 | 33,328 | 32,404 | 32,463 | 33,536 | 34,226 | 34,957 |
| Population Density | 1,085.1 / km² | 1,013.8 / km² | 985.7 / km² | 987.5 / km² | 1,020.1 / km² | 1,041.1 / km² | 1,063.3 / km² |
Pontypridd Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd | -6% | +0.6% | +3.5% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Pontypridd Median Age
Median Age: 36.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd | 36.8 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Pontypridd Population Density
Population Density: 1,020 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd | 33,536 | 32.9 km² | 1,020 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pontypridd
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pontypridd
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Pontypridd
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pontypridd
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pontypridd Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,711 | $19,943 | $23,059 | $25,897 | $27,643 | $28,707 | $27,458 | $31,143 |
| Total GDP | $703.5M | $757.1M | $873.9M | $980.8M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B |
Pontypridd CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd | 379,431 tn | 11.31 tn | 11,541.6 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 379,431 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,541.6 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 | 38 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 1:21 PM | 4.1 | 63 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 88.7 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 62.4 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 62.4 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 62.4 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 18.5 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 12.4 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 14.3 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 11 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Pontypridd
/pɒntəˈpriːð/ is both a community and a principal town of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, and is situated 12 miles/19 km north of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff. Pontypridd is often abbreviated to "Ponty" by local residents.
Pontypridd Wikipedia Page
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