Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bescanó
Bescanó Facts
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population | 1,529 |
| Male Population | 762 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 767 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +31.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.3% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 39.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.96603, 2.73922 |
| Postal Codes | 17162 |
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Bescanó Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,164 | 1,464 | 1,304 | 1,488 | 1,529 |
| Population Density | 1,693.1 / km² | 2,129.5 / km² | 1,896.7 / km² | 2,164.4 / km² | 2,224 / km² |
Bescanó Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bescanó | +27.8% | +1.6% | +14.1% |
| Spain | +28.4% | +17.7% | +13.2% |
Bescanó Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bescanó | 39.3 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Bescanó Population Density
Population Density: 2,224 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bescanó | 1,529 | 0.688 km² | 2,224 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Bescanó Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Bescanó
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bescanó
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bescanó CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bescanó | 12,280 tn | 8.03 tn | 17,862.3 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,280 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,862.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:37 AM | 4.1 | 45.4 km | 7,850 m | 8km ENE of l'Escala, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/10 | 6:08 AM | 4.1 | 17.2 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/08 | 10:21 AM | 3.8 | 68.2 km | 7,600 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:38 PM | 3.1 | 16.7 km | 4,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:36 PM | 4.3 | 22.1 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 6:59 PM | 3.2 | 16.5 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 6:48 PM | 3.6 | 16.7 km | 3,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/08 | 8:14 AM | 3.2 | 55.6 km | 4,800 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/08 | 3:27 AM | 3.1 | 26.1 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/07 | 11:32 PM | 3.5 | 39.9 km | 10,700 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
Bescanó
Bescanó is a village in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. The municipality covers an area of 45.86 square kilometres (17.71 sq mi) and as of 2011 had a population of 4601 people.
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