Categories in Kanazawa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kanazawa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 1,470 |
| Restaurants | 623 |
| Shopping | 470 |
| Real estate | 320 |
| Buses and trains | 309 |
| Hairdressers | 297 |
| Corporate management | 237 |
| Cafes | 221 |
Kanazawa Facts
| Area | 183.1 km² |
| Population | 516,036 |
| Male Population | 255,340 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 260,696 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +10.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.4% |
| Median Age | 41.5 years (Male: 39.4, Female: 43.7) |
| Neighborhoods | 木ノ新保町1, もりの里1, 福久2, Katamachi, 2 Chome, Musashimachi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.60000, 136.61667 |
| Postal Codes | 920, 921, 924, 926, 939 |
Map of Kanazawa
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Kanazawa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 467,418 | 509,834 | 517,969 | 510,862 | 516,036 |
| Population Density | 2,553.3 / km² | 2,785 / km² | 2,829.5 / km² | 2,790.6 / km² | 2,818.9 / km² |
Kanazawa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | +9.3% | +0.2% | -1.4% |
| Ishikawa Prefecture | +10.2% | +0.8% | -1.1% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Kanazawa Median Age
Median Age: 41.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | 41.5 yrs | 43.7 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Ishikawa Prefecture | 45.7 yrs | 48 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Kanazawa Population Density
Population Density: 2,819 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | 516,036 | 183.1 km² | 2,819 / km² |
| Ishikawa Prefecture | 1.1 million | 4,188 km² | 272 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Kanazawa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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 Kanazawa
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kanazawa
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kanazawa
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kanazawa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kanazawa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kanazawa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | 2,196,706 tn | 4.26 tn | 11,999.8 tons/km² |
| Ishikawa Prefecture | 5,067,088 tn | 4.45 tn | 1,209.9 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,196,706 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,999.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
| Volcano | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/18 | 4:26 PM | 4.3 | 48.1 km | 10,000 m | 27km N of Mikuni, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/17 | 11:21 PM | 4 | 53.8 km | 253,390 m | 20km S of Yatsuo, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/16 | 12:24 PM | 4 | 58.4 km | 272,760 m | 29km W of Takayama, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/15 | 2:04 AM | 4 | 44.8 km | 8,610 m | 22km N of Mikuni, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/14 | 3:35 PM | 4.3 | 68.3 km | 49,820 m | 23km NW of Nanao, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/14 | 5:49 AM | 4.2 | 53.4 km | 263,620 m | 7km S of Nanao, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/14 | 1:43 AM | 4.1 | 60.4 km | 261,640 m | 20km NNW of Takayama, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/13 | 2:20 PM | 4.3 | 23.5 km | 258,399 m | near the west coast of Honshu, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/13 | 4:58 PM | 4.6 | 23.3 km | 10,700 m | 11km NNE of Tsubata, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/14/13 | 4:20 PM | 4.5 | 63 km | 266,900 m | near the west coast of Honshu, Japan | usgs.gov |
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