Categories in Kesennuma
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kesennuma
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 313 |
| Real estate | 229 |
| Shopping | 216 |
| Hairdressers | 171 |
| Corporate management | 152 |
| Public administration | 133 |
| Construction of buildings | 130 |
| Religion | 126 |
| Apartments | 123 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 107 |
| Unreachable | 107 |
| All food and beverage | 101 |
| Public parks | 100 |
| Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco | 98 |
| Other membership organizations | 97 |
| Education | 97 |
| Other accommodation | 89 |
| Shopping other | 88 |
Kesennuma Facts
| Area | 16.9 km² |
| Population | 33,814 |
| Male Population | 16,195 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 17,619 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.3% |
| Median Age | 53.3 years (Male: 51.3, Female: 55.2) |
| Area Codes | 226 |
| Neighborhoods | Taya, Hongo, Tanakamae, 2 Chome, Tanakamae, 1 Chome, Nango |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.90000, 141.58333 |
| Postal Codes | 981, 983, 985, 988 |
Map of Kesennuma
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Kesennuma Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,416 | 32,162 | 30,379 | 28,260 | 33,814 | 34,022 | 33,992 |
| Population Density | 1,802.4 / km² | 1,905.9 / km² | 1,800.2 / km² | 1,674.7 / km² | 2,003.8 / km² | 2,016.1 / km² | 2,014.3 / km² |
Kesennuma Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma | +11.2% | +5.1% | +11.3% |
| Miyagi Prefecture | — | — | — |
| Japan | — | — | — |
Kesennuma Median Age
Median Age: 53.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma | 53.3 yrs | 55.2 yrs | 51.3 yrs |
| Miyagi Prefecture | 44.8 yrs | 46.6 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Kesennuma Population Density
Population Density: 2,004 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma | 33,814 | 16.9 km² | 2,004 / km² |
| Miyagi Prefecture | 2.3 million | 7,283 km² | 314 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Kesennuma Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Neighborhoods in Kesennuma
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kesennuma
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kesennuma
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kesennuma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesennuma | 36,091 tn | 1.07 tn | 2,138.8 tons/km² |
| Miyagi Prefecture | 2,865,316 tn | 1.25 tn | 393.4 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,091 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,138.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (7.8) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/19 | 9:00 AM | 4.8 | 11.2 km | 76,950 m | 11km SW of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/19 | 1:18 AM | 4.8 | 17 km | 77,640 m | 15km SSE of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/19 | 7:26 PM | 4.9 | 21.9 km | 65,540 m | 41km S of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/19 | 4:24 PM | 4.6 | 11.2 km | 71,290 m | 26km S of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/19 | 9:34 PM | 4.1 | 27.2 km | 108,000 m | 15km WNW of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/19 | 8:34 AM | 4.7 | 23.3 km | 99,750 m | 34km SE of Ichinoseki, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/15 | 6:41 PM | 4.6 | 20 km | 60,440 m | 29km S of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/15 | 5:12 AM | 4.5 | 8.2 km | 72,690 m | 14km SW of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 9/11/15 | 11:38 PM | 4.2 | 23.1 km | 75,300 m | 14km WNW of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/15 | 2:08 AM | 4.6 | 13.9 km | 75,190 m | 27km S of Ofunato, Japan | usgs.gov |
Kesennuma
Kesennuma (気仙沼市, Kesennuma-shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. As of September 2015, the city had an estimated population of 65,434 and a population density of 197 persons per km². The total area was 3..
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