Categories in Montpellier
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Montpellier
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,141 | 16 years |
| Corporate management | 1,950 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 1,701 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 1,425 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 1,144 | 22 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,012 | 22 years |
| Education | 747 | 30 years |
| Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 682 | 19 years |
| Alternative medicine | 672 | 24 years |
| Beauty salons | 608 | 14 years |
Montpellier Facts
| Area | 57.1 km² |
| Population | 276,587 |
| Male Population | 129,165 (46.7%) |
| Female Population | 147,422 (53.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +63.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.8% |
| Median Age | 32 years (Male: 30.7, Female: 33.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Comédie, Port Marianne, Antigone, Préfecture, Gambetta |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.61092, 3.87723 |
| Postal Codes | 34000, 34001 CEDEX 1, 34002 CEDEX 1, 34003 CEDEX 1, 34004 CEDEX 1, More |
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Montpellier Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,065 | 203,841 | 227,095 | 266,951 | 276,587 |
| Population Density | 2,962.8 / km² | 3,572.2 / km² | 3,979.8 / km² | 4,678.2 / km² | 4,847.1 / km² |
Montpellier Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier | +57.9% | +31% | +17.6% |
| France | +22.7% | +13.8% | +8.8% |
Montpellier Median Age
Median Age: 32 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier | 32 yrs | 33.4 yrs | 30.7 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Montpellier Population Density
Population Density: 4,847 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier | 276,587 | 57.1 km² | 4,847 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Montpellier Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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 Montpellier
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Montpellier
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Montpellier
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Montpellier
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Montpellier
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Montpellier CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier | 2,099,323 tn | 7.59 tn | 36,789.9 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,099,323 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 36,789.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/11 | 1:36 AM | 4.3 | 87.2 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/06 | 5:18 AM | 3 | 89.1 km | 2,000 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/03 | 1:28 AM | 3.1 | 73.2 km | 3,000 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/02 | 6:11 AM | 3.7 | 90.6 km | 6,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/99 | 4:08 AM | 3 | 63.5 km | 8,000 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/98 | 5:32 PM | 3.1 | 94.6 km | 2,000 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/96 | 4:27 AM | 3.1 | 75.3 km | 10,000 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/94 | 1:01 AM | 3.2 | 76.4 km | 10,000 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/94 | 3:35 AM | 3.7 | 99 km | 10,100 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/94 | 2:48 AM | 3 | 90.6 km | 11,900 m | near the south coast of France | usgs.gov |
Montpellier
Montpellier (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃.pə.lje]; Occitan: Montpelhièr [mum.peˈʎɛ]) is a city in southern France. It is the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, as well as the Hérault department. Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, ..
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