Categories in Sandnessjøen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sandnessjøen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 94 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 90 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 32 | 25 years |
| Education | 31 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 31 | 12 years |
| Shopping | 25 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 23 | — |
| Other transport activities | 21 | — |
| Other construction | 21 | 19 years |
| Other membership organizations | 20 | — |
| Clothing stores | 19 | — |
| Beauty salons | 18 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 18 | — |
Sandnessjøen Facts
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population | 3,738 |
| Male Population | 1,858 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,880 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -33.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.9% |
| Median Age | 41.4 years (Male: 41.4, Female: 41.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 66.02166, 12.63158 |
| Postal Codes | 8800, 8801, 8802, 8803, 8805, More |
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Sandnessjøen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,603 | 5,034 | 4,724 | 4,182 | 3,738 | 3,718 | 3,645 |
| Population Density | 1,400.8 / km² | 1,258.5 / km² | 1,181 / km² | 1,045.5 / km² | 934.5 / km² | 929.5 / km² | 911.3 / km² |
Sandnessjøen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandnessjøen | -33.3% | -25.7% | -20.9% |
| Nordland | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — |
Sandnessjøen Median Age
Median Age: 41.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandnessjøen | 41.4 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Nordland | 41.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Sandnessjøen Population Density
Population Density: 935 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandnessjøen | 3,738 | 4 km² | 935 / km² |
| Nordland | 241,993 | 80,996.9 km² | 3 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Sandnessjøen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sandnessjøen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sandnessjøen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sandnessjøen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sandnessjøen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandnessjøen | 53,361 tn | 14.28 tn | 13,340.1 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 53,361 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,340.1 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/05 | 4:25 AM | 3.3 | 62 km | 3,100 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/01 | 3:28 AM | 3.1 | 50.9 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/01 | 11:30 AM | 3.8 | 53.1 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/95 | 10:26 PM | 3 | 54.8 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/92 | 2:57 PM | 3.2 | 94.9 km | 0 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/92 | 11:15 AM | 3.6 | 50.3 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/92 | 1:49 PM | 3.2 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/92 | 10:08 PM | 3 | 96.8 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/90 | 7:41 PM | 3.1 | 94.9 km | 5,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/89 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 92.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
Sandnessjøen
Sandnessjøen is a town and the administrative centre of the municipality of Alstahaug in Nordland county, Norway. Sandnessjøen was granted town status in 1788. Sandnessjøen is located on the island of Alsta, just west of the De syv søstre (The Seven ..
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