Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Borgarnes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 30 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 |
| Gas station | 5 |
Borgarnes Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 2,897 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.6% |
| Neighborhoods | Holt, Hvörf, Hlíðar, Hafnarfjörður |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 64.53834, -21.92064 |
| Postal Codes | 310 |
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Borgarnes Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,342 | 2,641 | 2,717 | 2,729 | 2,897 |
| Population Density | 1,387.9 / km² | 1,565 / km² | 1,610.1 / km² | 1,617.2 / km² | 1,716.7 / km² |
Borgarnes Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borgarnes | +16.5% | +3.3% | +0.4% |
| Western Region (Iceland) | +30.1% | +16.7% | +10.4% |
| Iceland | +57.5% | +32.5% | +19% |
Borgarnes Population Density
Population Density: 1,717 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borgarnes | 2,897 | 1.688 km² | 1,717 / km² |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 11,645 | 9,613.7 km² | 1.2 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Borgarnes Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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 Borgarnes
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Borgarnes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Borgarnes
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Western Region (Iceland) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 150,953 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/18 | 2:56 AM | 4.3 | 61 km | 10,000 m | 19km NNE of Hveragerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 4:59 AM | 4.5 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | 28km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:25 AM | 4.5 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | 26km SW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/15 | 2:23 AM | 4.4 | 87.7 km | 10,000 m | 26km W of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 3:08 AM | 4.5 | 80.5 km | 10,480 m | 13km SW of Keflavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/13 | 7:34 AM | 4.8 | 97.5 km | 10,000 m | 17km SW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 5:10 PM | 4.5 | 93 km | 10,000 m | 69km WSW of Grindavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/13 | 10:49 AM | 4.4 | 80.3 km | 9,500 m | 14km WSW of Sandgerdi, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/12 | 11:59 AM | 4.2 | 68.6 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/09 | 5:20 PM | 4.4 | 64.5 km | 1,300 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
Borgarnes
Borgarnes (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpɔrkarˌnɛs]) is a town located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður in Iceland. has a population of 1,763 (as of January 2011). The town is located 60 km north of the capital Reykjavík and is connected t..
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