Categories in Scalloway
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Scalloway
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 7 |
Scalloway Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 431 |
| Male Population | 228 (53.0%) |
| Female Population | 203 (47.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.9% |
| Median Age | 35.9 years (Male: 36.6, Female: 34.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Scalloway, Lerwick |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.13832, -1.27690 |
| Postal Codes | ZE1 |
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Scalloway Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 419 | 407 | 411 | 434 | 431 |
| Population Density | 291.5 / km² | 283.1 / km² | 285.9 / km² | 301.9 / km² | 299.8 / km² |
Scalloway Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloway | +3.6% | +6.6% | +5.6% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Scalloway Median Age
Median Age: 35.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloway | 35.9 yrs | 34.6 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Scalloway Population Density
Population Density: 300 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloway | 431 | 1.438 km² | 300 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Scalloway 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 Scalloway
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Scalloway CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloway | 7,853 tn | 18.22 tn | 5,462.9 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,853 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,462.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/09 | 5:32 AM | 3.3 | 14.2 km | 29,100 m | Shetland Islands region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/90 | 11:48 PM | 3 | 87.8 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
Scalloway
(Old Norse:Skálavágr – "bay with the large house(s)") is the largest settlement on the North Atlantic coast of Mainland, Shetland with a population of approximately 812, at the 2001 census. Until 1708 it was the capital of the Shetland Islands (now..
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