Categories in Álftanes
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Álftanes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 6 |
Álftanes Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 871 |
| Male Population | 431 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 440 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +111.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -27.8% |
| Median Age | 36.7 years (Male: 35.8, Female: 37.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Álftanes, Alftanes, Holt, Miðborg |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.10000, -22.01667 |
| Postal Codes | 225 |
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Álftanes Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 412 | 709 | 1,206 | 1,809 | 871 | 965 | 1,024 |
| Population Density | 286.6 / km² | 493.2 / km² | 839 / km² | 1,258.4 / km² | 605.9 / km² | 671.3 / km² | 712.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridÁlftanes Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 27.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Álftanes | +111.4% | +22.8% | -27.8% |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | — | — | — |
| Iceland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Álftanes Median Age
Median Age: 36.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Álftanes | 36.7 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 34.8 yrs | 35.6 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Álftanes Population Density
Population Density: 606 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Álftanes | 871 | 1.438 km² | 606 / km² |
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 192,406 | 356.6 km² | 540 / 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
Álftanes 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 Álftanes
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Álftanes
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Álftanes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Álftanes
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
Capital Region (Iceland) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region (Iceland) | 2,185,904 tn | 11.36 tn | 6,129.3 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
Capital Region (Iceland) CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,185,904 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,129.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 | 49.7 km | 10,000 m | 19km NNE of Hveragerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 5:00 AM | 4.5 | 73.4 km | 10,000 m | 42km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 4:59 AM | 4.5 | 61 km | 10,000 m | 28km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:25 AM | 4.5 | 57 km | 10,000 m | 26km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:23 AM | 4.4 | 60.7 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.5 | 42 km | 10,480 m | 13km SW of Keflavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/13 | 7:34 AM | 4.8 | 52.3 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/13 | 1:06 AM | 4.1 | 66.5 km | 10,000 m | 35km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 7:20 PM | 4.6 | 65.1 km | 10,000 m | 33km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.5 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | 69km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Álftanes
Álftanes is a town and low-lying peninsula which extrudes from the eastern part of Reykjanes, located in Iceland's Capital Region. municipality of Álftanes was merged into the neighboring municipality of Garðabær in January 2013. Álftanes had a popu..
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