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Saltstraumen Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 362 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -75.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -70.4% |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 67.23333, 14.63333 |
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Saltstraumen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,448 | 1,309 | 1,222 | 1,141 | 362 | 363 | 365 |
| Population Density | 2,316.8 / km² | 2,094.4 / km² | 1,955.2 / km² | 1,825.6 / km² | 579.2 / km² | 580.8 / km² | 584 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSaltstraumen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 70.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltstraumen | -75% | -72.3% | -70.4% |
| Nordland | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Saltstraumen Population Density
Population Density: 579 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltstraumen | 362 | 0.625 km² | 579 / 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
Saltstraumen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Saltstraumen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltstraumen | 6,644 tn | 18.35 tn | 10,630.5 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
Saltstraumen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,644 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,630.5 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/08 | 6:02 AM | 3.4 | 69.2 km | 100 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/05 | 4:25 AM | 3.3 | 99.6 km | 3,100 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/94 | 3:58 PM | 3 | 49.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/94 | 2:04 PM | 3 | 47.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/94 | 11:48 AM | 3.3 | 49.3 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/94 | 5:27 PM | 3 | 56.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/92 | 10:29 AM | 3 | 85.1 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/92 | 1:30 AM | 3.1 | 53.6 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/92 | 2:57 PM | 3.2 | 68 km | 0 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/92 | 2:48 AM | 3.3 | 40.6 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Saltstraumen
Saltstraumen is a small strait with the strongest tidal current in the world. It is located in the municipality of Bodø in Nordland county, Norway. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the town of Bodø. The narrow channel connects ..
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