Categories in Hofsós
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hofsós
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
Map of Hofsós
Interactive Map
Hofsós Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 51 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 118.9 / km² | 118.9 / km² | 116.6 / km² |
Hofsós Population Density
Population Density: 119 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofsós | 52 | 0.438 km² | 119 / km² |
| Northwestern Region (Iceland) | 6,988 | 12,599.2 km² | 0.6 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Hofsós Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2030
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Hofsós CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofsós | 690 tn | 13.26 tn | 1,576.6 tons/km² |
| Northwestern Region (Iceland) | 91,707 tn | 13.12 tn | 7.3 tons/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,543 tn | 13.07 tn | 38.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 690 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,576.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/19 | 12:55 AM | 4.2 | 36.4 km | 10,000 m | 32km WNW of Siglufjordur, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 6:40 AM | 4.3 | 95.9 km | 10,000 m | 43km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 6:32 AM | 4.4 | 97.7 km | 10,000 m | 41km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 5:34 AM | 4.8 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | 44km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/18 | 7:37 PM | 4.2 | 83.9 km | 10,000 m | 44km NW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/13 | 11:45 PM | 4.2 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | 37km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/13 | 9:04 AM | 4.1 | 97.8 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/12 | 1:25 AM | 5.5 | 56.8 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/12 | 1:03 AM | 4.1 | 35.7 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/12 | 12:10 AM | 5.3 | 64.9 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
Hofsós
Hofsós is one of the oldest trading ports in northern Iceland dating back to the 16th century. , with a population of about 200 individuals, is located 37 km east from Sauðárkrókur. economy has been based mainly on the fishing industry as well as se..
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