Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Stykkishólmur
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 18 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
Stykkishólmur Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 703 |
| Male Population | 366 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 337 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -51.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -40.0% |
| Median Age | 40 years (Male: 38.6, Female: 41) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 65.07537, -22.72977 |
| Postal Codes | 340 |
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Stykkishólmur Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,456 | 1,285 | 1,172 | 967 | 703 | 709 | 706 |
| Population Density | 1,012.9 / km² | 893.9 / km² | 815.3 / km² | 672.7 / km² | 489 / km² | 493.2 / km² | 491.1 / km² |
Stykkishólmur Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 40% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stykkishólmur | -51.7% | -45.3% | -40% |
| Western Region (Iceland) | — | — | — |
| Iceland | — | — | — |
Stykkishólmur Median Age
Median Age: 40 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stykkishólmur | 40 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 34.9 yrs | 35.7 yrs | 34.1 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Stykkishólmur Population Density
Population Density: 489 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stykkishólmur | 703 | 1.438 km² | 489 / km² |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 11,645 | 9,613.7 km² | 1.2 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Stykkishólmur Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Stykkishólmur
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Stykkishólmur
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Western Region (Iceland) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Region (Iceland) | 150,953 tn | 12.96 tn | 15.7 tons/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,543 tn | 13.07 tn | 38.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 150,953 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/85 | 5:23 PM | 4.3 | 83.3 km | 10,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/75 | 4:28 PM | 4.3 | 66.4 km | 33,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/75 | 4:06 PM | 4.3 | 98.7 km | 33,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/74 | 5:55 PM | 5.5 | 86.6 km | 13,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/74 | 4:08 PM | 4.8 | 92.8 km | 16,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/74 | 12:28 PM | 4.4 | 87.8 km | 37,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/74 | 2:27 PM | 5 | 84.5 km | 33,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/74 | 9:17 AM | 4.6 | 86 km | 16,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈstɪhcɪsˌhoulmʏr̥]) is a town and municipality situated in the western part of Iceland, in the northern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is a center of services and commerce for the area. Most of the peop..
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