Categories in Akranes
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationClothing storesAssociation or OrganizationCommunity CenterHousing DevelopmentMuseumsTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsAtm'sHolding companiesHolding CompanyBeauty salonsHair SalonReal Estate AgencyDepartment storesGift ShopRetail not in storesShopping otherAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesCampgroundGymPlaygroundElectric Vehicle Charging StationGuest HouseHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsSelf-Catering Accommodation
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Akranes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 18 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Shopping | 8 |
| Travel agencies | 8 |
| Car repair | 7 |
| Cafes | 7 |
| Travel and transportation | 6 |
| Museums | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
Akranes Facts
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population | 6,800 |
| Male Population | 3,486 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,314 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +107.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +28.9% |
| Median Age | 33.6 years (Male: 32.6, Female: 34.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Garðabær, Hálsar, Vesturbær, Hafnarfjörður, Miðborg Reykjavíkur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.32179, -22.07490 |
| Postal Codes | 300, 302 |
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Akranes Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,279 | 4,552 | 5,275 | 6,683 | 6,800 |
| Population Density | 1,070.7 / km² | 1,486.4 / km² | 1,722.4 / km² | 2,182.2 / km² | 2,220.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akranes Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akranes | +103.8% | +46.8% | +26.7% |
| Western Region (Iceland) | +30.1% | +16.7% | +10.4% |
| Iceland | +57.5% | +32.5% | +19% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akranes Median Age
Median Age: 33.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akranes | 33.6 yrs | 34.6 yrs | 32.6 yrs |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 34.9 yrs | 35.7 yrs | 34.1 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akranes Population Density
Population Density: 2,220 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akranes | 6,800 | 3.063 km² | 2,220 / km² |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 11,645 | 9,613.7 km² | 1.2 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akranes Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Akranes
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Akranes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Akranes
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
Akranes CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akranes | 90,198 tn | 13.26 tn | 29,452.4 tons/km² |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 150,953 tn | 12.96 tn | 15.7 tons/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,543 tn | 13.07 tn | 38.9 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
Akranes CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 90,198 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,452.4 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/18 | 2:56 AM | 4.3 | 54.8 km | 10,000 m | 19km NNE of Hveragerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 5:00 AM | 4.5 | 87.9 km | 10,000 m | 42km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 4:59 AM | 4.5 | 72.9 km | 10,000 m | 28km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:25 AM | 4.5 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | 26km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:23 AM | 4.4 | 67.1 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.5 | 56.3 km | 10,480 m | 13km SW of Keflavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/13 | 7:34 AM | 4.8 | 72.4 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/13 | 1:06 AM | 4.1 | 81.2 km | 10,000 m | 35km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 7:20 PM | 4.6 | 80.3 km | 10,000 m | 33km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.5 | 71.3 km | 10,000 m | 69km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Akranes
Akranes is a port town and municipality on the west coast of Iceland, around 20 km north of the capital Reykjavík. area where Akranes is located was settled in the 9th century, but did not receive a municipal charter until 1942.
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