Categories in Hiroshima
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hiroshima
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 3,071 | 21 years |
| Restaurants | 1,965 | 12 years |
| Shopping | 1,337 | — |
| Apartments | 1,168 | — |
| Corporate management | 1,051 | 29 years |
| Public administration | 1,046 | — |
| Hairdressers | 952 | — |
| Real estate | 888 | — |
| Buses and trains | 625 | 105 years |
| Convenience stores | 586 | — |
Hiroshima Facts
| Area | 184.1 km² |
| Population | 786,187 |
| Male Population | 379,325 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 406,862 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +0.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.0% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 41.5, Female: 43.8) |
| Area Codes | 82 |
| Neighborhoods | Naka Ward, Motomachi, Naka Ward, Naka Ward, Ebisucho, Naka Ward, Hatchobori, Naka Ward, Kamihatchobori |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.40000, 132.45000 |
| Postal Codes | 730, 731, 732, 733, 734, More |
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Hiroshima Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 781,554 | 811,331 | 810,134 | 778,541 | 786,187 |
| Population Density | 4,246.1 / km² | 4,407.9 / km² | 4,401.4 / km² | 4,229.8 / km² | 4,271.3 / km² |
Hiroshima Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | -0.4% | -4% | -3.9% |
| Hiroshima Prefecture | +7.8% | -0.7% | -1.8% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Hiroshima Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 42.6 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 41.5 yrs |
| Hiroshima Prefecture | 45.6 yrs | 47.6 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Hiroshima Population Density
Population Density: 4,271 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 786,187 | 184.1 km² | 4,271 / km² |
| Hiroshima Prefecture | 2.7 million | 8,469.7 km² | 321 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Hiroshima Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Hiroshima
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Hiroshima
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Hiroshima
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hiroshima
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Hiroshima CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 1,378,787 tn | 1.75 tn | 7,490.9 tons/km² |
| Hiroshima Prefecture | 977,270 tn | 0.36 tn | 115.4 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,378,787 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,490.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/26/18 | 8:00 AM | 4.6 | 62.1 km | 35,340 m | 8km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/18 | 8:05 PM | 4.5 | 75.5 km | 10,000 m | 13km SSE of Oda, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/18 | 5:10 PM | 4.6 | 78 km | 10,000 m | 8km S of Oda, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/18 | 4:56 PM | 4.7 | 81.6 km | 8,600 m | 5km S of Oda, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/18 | 4:43 PM | 4.4 | 74.8 km | 9,590 m | 12km S of Oda, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/18 | 4:32 PM | 5.7 | 95.7 km | 10,340 m | 9km NNE of Oda, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/18 | 8:52 PM | 4.6 | 79.9 km | 58,940 m | 27km S of Yanai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/17 | 7:38 PM | 4.5 | 67.6 km | 58,110 m | 11km S of Yanai, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/15 | 11:51 PM | 4.3 | 89.5 km | 49,710 m | 10km N of Ozu, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/14 | 10:36 AM | 4.5 | 95 km | 73,970 m | 22km ENE of Kunisaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
Hiroshima
Hiroshima (広島市, Hiroshima-shi) ( listen ) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. The city's name, 広島, means "Wide Island" in Japanese. Hiroshima gained city s..
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