Silvalen Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 766 |
| Male Population | 393 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 373 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -55.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.9% |
| Median Age | 44.2 years (Male: 42.6, Female: 45.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 65.98320, 12.28856 |
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Silvalen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,718 | 1,207 | 956 | 769 | 766 | 756 | 751 |
| Population Density | 947.9 / km² | 665.9 / km² | 527.4 / km² | 424.3 / km² | 422.6 / km² | 417.1 / km² | 414.3 / km² |
Silvalen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvalen | -55.4% | -36.5% | -19.9% |
| Nordland | — | — | — |
| Norway | — | — | — |
Silvalen Median Age
Median Age: 44.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvalen | 44.2 yrs | 45.9 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| Nordland | 41.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Silvalen Population Density
Population Density: 423 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvalen | 766 | 1.813 km² | 423 / km² |
| Nordland | 241,993 | 80,996.9 km² | 3 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Silvalen 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.
Nordland CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2,013,101 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24.9 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 | 74.7 km | 3,100 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/01 | 3:28 AM | 3.1 | 65.1 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/01 | 11:30 AM | 3.8 | 66.3 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/95 | 10:26 PM | 3 | 68.8 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/92 | 11:15 AM | 3.6 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/92 | 7:01 PM | 3.3 | 97.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/89 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 84.5 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/89 | 1:29 AM | 3.3 | 70.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/89 | 12:28 AM | 3.4 | 62.9 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/89 | 3:49 AM | 3.3 | 64.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
Silvalen
Silvalen (or Herøyholmen) is a village and the administrative centre of the municipality of Herøy in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located on 2 different islands with the Herøysundet strait running between them. The Herøysundet Bridge cross..
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