Categories in Laon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Laon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 156 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 122 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 101 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 100 | 19 years |
| Public administration | 98 | — |
| Health and medical | 72 | — |
| Real estate | 70 | 20 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 67 | 19 years |
| Hairdressers | 57 | 30 years |
| Beauty salons | 57 | — |
| Clothing stores | 56 | — |
| Education | 54 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 52 | 45 years |
| Financial services | 51 | — |
| Shopping other | 50 | 32 years |
| Lawyers legal | 47 | — |
| Bakeries | 45 | — |
| All food and beverage | 44 | 17 years |
Laon Facts
| Area | 44.9 km² |
| Population | 26,502 |
| Male Population | 12,480 (47.1%) |
| Female Population | 14,022 (52.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -2.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.2% |
| Median Age | 36.9 years (Male: 34, Female: 39.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.56667, 3.61667 |
| Postal Codes | 02000, 02001 CEDEX, 02002 CEDEX, 02003 CEDEX, 02004 CEDEX, More |
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Laon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,148 | 27,051 | 26,460 | 25,623 | 26,502 |
| Population Density | 605 / km² | 602.8 / km² | 589.6 / km² | 571 / km² | 590.6 / km² |
Laon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laon | -5.6% | -5.3% | -3.2% |
| France | +22.7% | +13.8% | +8.8% |
Laon Median Age
Median Age: 36.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laon | 36.9 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 34 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Laon Population Density
Population Density: 591 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laon | 26,502 | 44.9 km² | 591 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Laon 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 Laon
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Laon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Laon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laon | 193,134 tn | 7.29 tn | 4,303.8 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 193,134 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,303.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 96.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/98 | 6:25 PM | 3.2 | 74.9 km | 7,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.5 | 85.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/94 | 6:01 PM | 3.1 | 93.6 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/92 | 9:22 AM | 4.1 | 81.7 km | 17,900 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/92 | 11:41 PM | 3.9 | 77.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/92 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/89 | 9:59 PM | 3.1 | 87.7 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/87 | 6:43 AM | 3.1 | 87.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/87 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 90 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Laon
Laon (French pronunciation: [lɑ̃]) is the capital city of the Aisne department in Picardy, northern France. As of 2012 its population was of 25,317.
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