Categories in Thurso
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Thurso
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 85 | 55 years |
| Buses and trains | 53 | — |
| Shopping | 52 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 51 | 18 years |
| Shopping other | 46 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 38 | — |
| Restaurants | 37 | 17 years |
| Other membership organizations | 24 | — |
| Car repair | 21 | — |
| Taxis | 21 | — |
| Unreachable | 19 | — |
| Specialized design | 18 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 | — |
| Technical construction services | 18 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 18 | — |
| Health and medical | 17 | — |
Thurso Facts
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population | 3,288 |
| Male Population | 1,600 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,688 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +29.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.3% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years (Male: 44.2, Female: 46.6) |
| Area Codes | 1847 |
| Neighborhoods | Town Centre, Castletown, Reay, Bettyhill, Dunnet |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 58.59271, -3.52594 |
| Postal Codes | KW1, KW12, KW14 |
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Thurso Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,540 | 2,753 | 2,954 | 3,344 | 3,288 |
| Population Density | 1,693.3 / km² | 1,835.3 / km² | 1,969.3 / km² | 2,229.3 / km² | 2,192 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thurso Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | +31.7% | +21.5% | +13.2% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thurso Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | 45.5 yrs | 46.6 yrs | 44.2 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Thurso Population Density
Population Density: 2,192 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | 3,288 | 1.5 km² | 2,192 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thurso Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Thurso
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Thurso
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Thurso
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Thurso
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Thurso CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso | 41,484 tn | 12.62 tn | 27,655.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Thurso CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,484 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,655.7 tons/km² |
Thurso
(pronounced /ˈθɜːrsoʊ/, Scots: Thursa, Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Theòrsa) is a town and former burgh on the north coast of the Highland council area of Scotland. Situated in the historical area of Caithness, it is the northernmost town on the British..
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