Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kópasker
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Travel agencies | 8 |
Map of Kópasker
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Kópasker Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 10 / km² | 10.5 / km² | 10.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKópasker Population Density
Population Density: 10 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kópasker | 20 | 2 km² | 10 / km² |
| Northeastern Region (Iceland) | 22,202 | 22,344 km² | 1 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kópasker Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2030
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.
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
Kópasker CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kópasker | 133 tn | 6.63 tn | 66.3 tons/km² |
| Northeastern Region (Iceland) | 291,540 tn | 13.13 tn | 13 tons/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,543 tn | 13.07 tn | 38.9 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
Kópasker CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 133 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 66.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/18 | 8:32 AM | 4.2 | 64.8 km | 10,000 m | 61km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 6:40 AM | 4.3 | 57.6 km | 10,000 m | 43km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 6:32 AM | 4.4 | 54.3 km | 10,000 m | 41km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 5:38 AM | 4.9 | 59.4 km | 10,000 m | 52km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 5:34 AM | 4.8 | 59.4 km | 10,000 m | 44km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 3:04 AM | 4.2 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | 54km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/13 | 11:45 PM | 4.2 | 57.3 km | 10,000 m | 37km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/13 | 11:05 PM | 4.2 | 39 km | 10,000 m | 34km N of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/13 | 10:52 PM | 4.1 | 31.2 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/13 | 8:55 AM | 4.7 | 52.2 km | 10,000 m | 52km N of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kópasker
Kópasker is a small village with approximately 120 inhabitants in the municipality of Norðurþing, situated on the eastern shore of Öxarfjörður in northeast Iceland.
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