Categories in Sechelt
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sechelt
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 101 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 85 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 74 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 72 | 27 years |
| Other accommodation | 64 | 23 years |
| Public administration | 58 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 57 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 54 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 49 | 24 years |
| General contractors | 48 | 22 years |
| Public parks | 35 | — |
| Clothing stores | 33 | 23 years |
| Other construction | 32 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 31 | 28 years |
| Social work | 29 | 22 years |
Sechelt Facts
| Area | 41.1 km² |
| Population | 10,174 |
| Male Population | 4,830 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 5,344 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.9% |
| Median Age | 53.2 years (Male: 52.1, Female: 54.2) |
| Area Codes | 604 |
| Neighborhoods | West Side |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.47512, -123.75903 |
| Postal Codes | V0N |
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Sechelt Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,425 | 8,488 | 9,010 | 9,744 | 10,174 |
| Population Density | 180.5 / km² | 206.4 / km² | 219.1 / km² | 236.9 / km² | 247.4 / km² |
Sechelt Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sechelt | +31.2% | +14.8% | +8.1% |
| British Columbia | +72.3% | +37.5% | +20.7% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Sechelt Median Age
Median Age: 53.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sechelt | 53.2 yrs | 54.2 yrs | 52.1 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sechelt Population Density
Population Density: 247 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sechelt | 10,174 | 41.1 km² | 247 / km² |
| British Columbia | 4.8 million | 978,582 km² | 4.9 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sechelt Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sechelt
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sechelt CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sechelt | 136,360 tn | 13.4 tn | 3,315.7 tons/km² |
| British Columbia | 68,179,723 tn | 14.33 tn | 69.7 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 136,360 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,315.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/18 | 5:09 PM | 3.19 | 82.7 km | 58,210 m | 20km SSW of Point Roberts, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/16 | 6:36 PM | 3.1 | 29.1 km | 5,000 m | 30km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/15 | 4:12 AM | 3.4 | 30.8 km | 3,410 m | 32km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/14 | 2:53 PM | 3.2 | 18.1 km | 65,800 m | 17km W of Sechelt, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/12 | 6:36 AM | 3.96 | 98.7 km | 54,491 m | San Juan Islands region, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/11 | 6:02 AM | 3.3 | 98.8 km | 19,500 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/11 | 2:47 PM | 3 | 67.4 km | 18,300 m | Washington-British Columbia border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/04 | 5:22 AM | 3.1 | 21.2 km | 66,000 m | British Columbia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/02 | 11:52 AM | 3.8 | 79.9 km | 13,062 m | Strait of Georgia, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/02 | 12:22 PM | 3 | 79.6 km | 14,202 m | Strait of Georgia, Washington | usgs.gov |
Sechelt
The District Municipality of Sechelt /ˈsiːʃɛlt/ is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver, Sechelt is accessible to the mainland of British Columbia via a 40-minute ferry trip between Hors..
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