Categories in Velanai
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Velanai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hindu temple | 13 |
Velanai Facts
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population | 1,220 |
| Male Population | 594 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 626 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +563.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +196.8% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 25.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.63333, 79.90000 |
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Velanai Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 184 | 386 | 411 | 711 | 1,220 | 1,196 | 1,191 |
| Population Density | 154.9 / km² | 325.1 / km² | 346.1 / km² | 598.7 / km² | 1,027.4 / km² | 1,007.2 / km² | 1,002.9 / km² |
Velanai Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 196.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velanai | +563% | +216.1% | +196.8% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Velanai Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velanai | 24.7 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Velanai Population Density
Population Density: 1,027 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velanai | 1,220 | 1.188 km² | 1,027 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Velanai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Velanai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velanai | 957 tn | 0.78 tn | 805.8 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 957 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 805.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Velanai
Velanai (Tamil: வேலணை) is a small village in Velanai Island which is in off the coast of Jaffna Peninsula in the North of Sri Lanka. . majority of the people are Hindus along with a minority of Christians. There are number of Hindu Temples along wit..
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