Categories in Stromness
Car repairDairy FarmFarmingClothing storesCharitiesChurchesCommunity CenterMailing ServicePost OfficeShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping ServicePrimary SchoolUniversityArt galleriesHistorical LandmarkMuseumsNature PreserveTourist AttractionCafesRestaurantsBanksBusiness banking serviceCemeteryHoliday Apartment RentalCraft StoreGift ShopAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesBed and breakfastsBus StationBus StopCottage RentalCourier ServiceElectric Vehicle Charging StationFerry TerminalHoliday HomeHostelsHotels and motelsLodgingSelf-Catering AccommodationTour Operator
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Stromness
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 70 | 49 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 38 | — |
| Buses and trains | 35 | — |
| Shopping other | 25 | — |
| Museums | 20 | — |
| Shopping | 19 | — |
| All food and beverage | 14 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 11 | — |
| Restaurants | 10 | — |
| Bed and breakfasts | 9 | — |
| Car repair | 9 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 9 | — |
| Corporate management | 9 | — |
Stromness Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 1,139 |
| Male Population | 534 (46.9%) |
| Female Population | 605 (53.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +85.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +57.3% |
| Median Age | 48.1 years (Male: 46.7, Female: 49.5) |
| Area Codes | 1856 |
| Neighborhoods | Stenness, Hoy, Longhope, Sandwick, Quoyloo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 58.96498, -3.29601 |
| Postal Codes | KW16, KW17 |
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Stromness Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 613 | 649 | 724 | 827 | 1,139 | 1,167 | 1,187 |
| Population Density | 445.8 / km² | 472 / km² | 526.5 / km² | 601.5 / km² | 828.4 / km² | 848.7 / km² | 863.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridStromness Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 57.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness | +85.8% | +75.5% | +57.3% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Stromness Median Age
Median Age: 48.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness | 48.1 yrs | 49.5 yrs | 46.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Stromness Population Density
Population Density: 828 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness | 1,139 | 1.375 km² | 828 / 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
Stromness Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Stromness
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Stromness
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Stromness
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
Stromness CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromness | 15,686 tn | 13.77 tn | 11,408.1 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
Stromness CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,686 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,408.1 tons/km² |
Stromness
local /ˈstrɒmnəs/ is the second most populated town in Orkney, Scotland. It is in the south-west of Mainland Orkney. It is also a parish, with the town of Stromness as its capital.
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