Categories in Calais
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Calais
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 427 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 285 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 230 | 20 years |
| Health and medical | 215 | 52 years |
| Car repair | 155 | 24 years |
| Beauty salons | 149 | 10 years |
| Real estate | 133 | 30 years |
| Hairdressers | 132 | 22 years |
| Education | 124 | 61 years |
| Construction of buildings | 122 | 21 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 110 | 27 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 110 | 18 years |
| Shopping other | 108 | 26 years |
| All food and beverage | 106 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 98 | 17 years |
| Nurses | 97 | — |
Calais Facts
| Area | 33.2 km² |
| Population | 72,667 |
| Male Population | 34,921 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 37,746 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.2% |
| Median Age | 35.2 years (Male: 32.7, Female: 37.6) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Neighborhoods | Crèvecoeur, Plage, Centre Lille, Hellemmes, Les Cailloux |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.95194, 1.85635 |
| Postal Codes | 62100, 62101 CEDEX, 62102 CEDEX, 62103 CEDEX, 62104 CEDEX, More |
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Calais Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,824 | 80,913 | 76,657 | 70,522 | 72,667 |
| Population Density | 2,586 / km² | 2,438.1 / km² | 2,309.8 / km² | 2,125 / km² | 2,189.6 / km² |
Calais Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais | -17.8% | -12.8% | -8% |
| France | +22.7% | +13.8% | +8.8% |
Calais Median Age
Median Age: 35.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais | 35.2 yrs | 37.6 yrs | 32.7 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Calais Population Density
Population Density: 2,190 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais | 72,667 | 33.2 km² | 2,190 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Calais Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Neighborhoods in Calais
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Calais
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Calais
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Calais
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Calais CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais | 492,043 tn | 6.77 tn | 14,826.2 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 492,043 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,826.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/15 | 1:52 AM | 3.7 | 48.9 km | 12,000 m | 3km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 2:35 PM | 3.5 | 51 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 7:18 AM | 4.6 | 61.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/07 | 5:32 PM | 4.1 | 79.7 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/05 | 8:16 AM | 3.1 | 95.3 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/01 | 4:06 PM | 3.1 | 62.8 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/98 | 9:22 PM | 3 | 35.2 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/98 | 8:36 AM | 3.8 | 68.4 km | 2,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/97 | 2:36 AM | 3 | 81.3 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/97 | 2:31 PM | 3.2 | 66.1 km | 5,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Calais
Calais (/ˈkæleɪ/ CAL-ay, traditionally /ˈkælᵻs/; French pronunciation: [kaˈlɛ]; Picard: Calés; Dutch: Kales) is a town and major ferry port in northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by..
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