Categories in Kos
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 340 | 35 years |
| Other accommodation | 217 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 130 | — |
| Cafes | 118 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 108 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 87 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 79 | — |
| Clothing stores | 70 | — |
| Travel agencies | 68 | — |
| Churches | 65 | — |
| Real estate | 48 | — |
Kos Facts
| Area | 7.7 km² |
| Population | 9,077 |
| Male Population | 4,709 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,368 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +39.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.3% |
| Median Age | 35.8 years (Male: 34.7, Female: 37.1) |
| Area Codes | 2242 |
| Neighborhoods | Platani, Lambi, Paradisi, Λάμπη, Old Town |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.89333, 27.28889 |
Map of Kos
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Kos Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,495 | 7,867 | 8,541 | 8,985 | 9,077 |
| Population Density | 844.9 / km² | 1,023.3 / km² | 1,111 / km² | 1,168.8 / km² | 1,180.7 / km² |
Kos Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kos | +38.3% | +14.2% | +5.2% |
| Greece | +21.3% | +8.1% | +0% |
Kos Median Age
Median Age: 35.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kos | 35.8 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 34.7 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Kos Population Density
Population Density: 1,181 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kos | 9,077 | 7.7 km² | 1,181 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Kos 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.
Neighborhoods in Kos
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kos
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kos
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kos | 100,114 tn | 11.03 tn | 13,022.9 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 100,114 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,022.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
| Volcano | Low (3) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20/18 | 12:20 PM | 4.2 | 13.5 km | 35,000 m | 13km SE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/17 | 9:36 AM | 4.6 | 9.5 km | 10,000 m | 9km NE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/17 | 7:59 PM | 4.4 | 5.2 km | 5,520 m | 5km NNE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/17 | 4:57 PM | 4.3 | 1.7 km | 7,260 m | 1km NNW of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/17 | 4:25 PM | 4.2 | 17.8 km | 11,660 m | 17km ESE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/17 | 11:08 PM | 4.1 | 8.9 km | 18,510 m | 8km SSE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/17 | 5:09 PM | 4.7 | 8.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km NNE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/17 | 5:09 PM | 5 | 1.9 km | 10,000 m | 1km NE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/17 | 4:55 PM | 4 | 9.6 km | 10,000 m | 9km NE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/17 | 2:12 AM | 4.7 | 11.2 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of Kos, Greece | usgs.gov |
Kos
Kos or Cos (English pronunciation: /kɒs/) (Greek: Κως, Greek pronunciation: [kos]) is a Greek island, part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea, off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Kos is the third largest of the Dodecanese by..
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