Categories in Leknes
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leknes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 73 | 19 years |
| Unreachable | 50 | — |
| Real estate | 35 | 14 years |
| Restaurants | 31 | 21 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 27 | — |
| Corporate management | 27 | 34 years |
| Shopping | 25 | 20 years |
| Education | 24 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 22 | — |
| Commercial fishing and hunting | 20 | — |
| Other accommodation | 20 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 20 | — |
Leknes Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 2,958 |
| Male Population | 1,472 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,486 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -35.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -32.3% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 40.3, Female: 41.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 68.14746, 13.61151 |
| Postal Codes | 8370, 8376 |
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Leknes Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,606 | 4,334 | 4,370 | 4,304 | 2,958 | 2,918 | 2,905 |
| Population Density | 1,939.4 / km² | 1,824.8 / km² | 1,840 / km² | 1,812.2 / km² | 1,245.5 / km² | 1,228.6 / km² | 1,223.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLeknes Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 32.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leknes | -35.8% | -31.7% | -32.3% |
| Nordland | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leknes Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leknes | 40.9 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| Nordland | 41.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Leknes Population Density
Population Density: 1,246 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leknes | 2,958 | 2.375 km² | 1,246 / km² |
| Nordland | 241,993 | 80,996.9 km² | 3 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leknes Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leknes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leknes
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
Leknes CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leknes | 54,290 tn | 18.35 tn | 22,859.1 tons/km² |
| Nordland | 2,013,101 tn | 8.32 tn | 24.9 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 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
Leknes CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 54,290 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,859.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/10 | 10:57 PM | 4 | 12.2 km | 19,400 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/08 | 6:02 AM | 3.4 | 74.4 km | 100 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/94 | 11:48 AM | 3.3 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/93 | 2:24 AM | 3.4 | 8.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/92 | 1:30 AM | 3.1 | 77.9 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/92 | 2:48 AM | 3.3 | 87.3 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/92 | 4:57 AM | 3.3 | 94.2 km | 10,000 m | Norwegian Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/92 | 4:48 AM | 3.1 | 82.6 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/92 | 12:04 AM | 3 | 61.8 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/92 | 12:26 PM | 3 | 82.7 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Leknes
Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. The town is also the administrative centre of the municipality of Vestvågøy (with 10,764 inhabitants, it is the most populous municipality in Lofoten and Vesterålen). The 2.37-square-kilometre (590-acre)..
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