Categories in Selfoss (town)
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Selfoss (town)
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 64 | — |
| Restaurants | 34 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 27 | — |
| Shopping | 19 | 23 years |
| Travel agencies | 14 | — |
Selfoss (town) Facts
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population | 6,837 |
| Male Population | 3,486 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,351 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +202.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.2% |
| Median Age | 34 years (Male: 33.6, Female: 34.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Miðborg, Hafnarfjörður, Miðborg Reykjavíkur, Smárar, Holt |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 63.93311, -20.99712 |
| Postal Codes | 800, 802 |
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Selfoss (town) Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,257 | 3,698 | 5,021 | 7,208 | 6,837 | 7,431 | 7,826 |
| Population Density | 488 / km² | 799.6 / km² | 1,085.6 / km² | 1,558.5 / km² | 1,478.3 / km² | 1,606.7 / km² | 1,692.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSelfoss (town) Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 36.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selfoss (town) | +202.9% | +84.9% | +36.2% |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | — | — | — |
| Iceland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Selfoss (town) Median Age
Median Age: 34 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selfoss (town) | 34 yrs | 34.4 yrs | 33.6 yrs |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | 35.5 yrs | 35.9 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Selfoss (town) Population Density
Population Density: 1,478 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selfoss (town) | 6,837 | 4.625 km² | 1,478 / km² |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | 23,780 | 24,967 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
Selfoss (town) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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 Selfoss (town)
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Selfoss (town)
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Selfoss (town)
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Selfoss (town)
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Selfoss (town)
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
Selfoss (town) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selfoss (town) | 90,689 tn | 13.26 tn | 19,608.4 tons/km² |
| Southern Region (Iceland) | 313,960 tn | 13.2 tn | 12.6 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
Selfoss (town) CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 90,689 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,608.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/18 | 2:56 AM | 4.3 | 25.4 km | 10,000 m | 19km NNE of Hveragerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/18 | 4:24 PM | 4.4 | 71.1 km | 10,000 m | 62km NNW of Vik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/17 | 10:16 PM | 4.1 | 90.2 km | 10,000 m | 23km NW of Vik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/17 | 3:14 PM | 4.5 | 96.5 km | 10,000 m | 25km NNW of Vik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/16 | 1:31 PM | 4.1 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | 33km NNW of Vik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/16 | 1:47 AM | 4.5 | 99.1 km | 3,800 m | 26km N of Vik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:25 AM | 4.5 | 99.8 km | 10,000 m | 26km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.5 | 86.8 km | 10,480 m | 13km SW of Keflavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/13 | 7:34 AM | 4.8 | 85 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 10:49 AM | 4.4 | 97.3 km | 9,500 m | 14km WSW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Selfoss (town)
Selfoss is a town in southern Iceland on the banks of the Ölfusá river. is part, and seat, of the municipality Árborg. The Ring Road (Icelandic: Hringvegur) runs through the town on its way between Hveragerði and Hella. It is a centre of commerce an..
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