Categories in Rethymno
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rethymno
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 493 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 376 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 251 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 230 | — |
| Cafes | 153 | — |
| Clothing stores | 139 | — |
| Real estate | 121 | 22 years |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 103 | — |
| Religion | 98 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 86 | — |
| Corporate management | 82 | — |
Rethymno Facts
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Population | 17,764 |
| Male Population | 8,532 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 9,232 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +39.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.7% |
| Median Age | 34.7 years (Male: 35, Female: 34.5) |
| Area Codes | 2831 |
| Neighborhoods | Platanes, Panormo, Perivolia, Αξός, Kastelakia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.36555, 24.48232 |
| Postal Codes | 740 57, 740 58, 741 32 |
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Rethymno Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,750 | 15,119 | 16,805 | 17,842 | 17,764 |
| Population Density | 2,318.2 / km² | 2,748.9 / km² | 3,055.5 / km² | 3,244 / km² | 3,229.8 / km² |
Rethymno Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rethymno | +39.9% | +18% | +6.2% |
| Crete | +53.4% | +25.1% | +9.1% |
| Greece | +21.3% | +8.1% | +0% |
Rethymno Median Age
Median Age: 34.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rethymno | 34.7 yrs | 34.5 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Crete | 39.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Rethymno Population Density
Population Density: 3,230 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rethymno | 17,764 | 5.5 km² | 3,230 / km² |
| Crete | 618,444 | 8,365.9 km² | 73.9 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Rethymno Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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 Rethymno
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Rethymno
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Rethymno
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rethymno
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Rethymno CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rethymno | 79,914 tn | 4.5 tn | 14,529.9 tons/km² |
| Crete | 5,917,901 tn | 9.57 tn | 707.4 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 79,914 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,529.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/19 | 7:00 PM | 4.1 | 23.6 km | 2,650 m | 19km SW of Atsipopoulon, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/17 | 12:46 PM | 4.1 | 8.3 km | 67,840 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/17 | 7:55 AM | 4.4 | 32 km | 68,470 m | 31km NNW of Panormos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/14 | 5:29 AM | 3.8 | 34.2 km | 16,800 m | 25km W of Ayia Galini, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/08 | 8:42 PM | 3 | 27.4 km | 27,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/08 | 8:32 AM | 3.4 | 32.4 km | 14,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/07 | 10:26 AM | 3.5 | 30.5 km | 28,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/07 | 11:27 AM | 3.4 | 8.4 km | 22,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.8 | 20.6 km | 11,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/07 | 10:59 AM | 3.2 | 17.8 km | 5,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Rethymno
Rethymno (Greek: Ρέθυμνο, [ˈreθimno], also Rethimno, Rethymnon, Réthymnon, and Rhíthymnos) is a city of approximately 40,000 people in Greece, the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity (ancient Rhithymna ..
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