Categories in Kitakyushu
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kitakyushu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 4,028 | 10 years |
| Construction of buildings | 2,984 | — |
| Shopping | 2,726 | 8 years |
| Apartments | 2,323 | — |
| Corporate management | 1,897 | 18 years |
| Hairdressers | 1,590 | 9 years |
| Real estate | 1,272 | 1 year |
| Health and medical | 1,071 | — |
| Japanese restaurants | 1,008 | — |
| All food and beverage | 943 | — |
| Beauty salons | 891 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 883 | — |
| Buses and trains | 859 | 67 years |
Kitakyushu Facts
| Area | 141.8 km² |
| Population | 433,018 |
| Male Population | 203,612 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 229,406 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.2% |
| Median Age | 47.2 years (Male: 44.6, Female: 49.5) |
| Area Codes | 93 |
| Neighborhoods | Kokurakita Ward, Kokurakita Ward, Nishiminatomachi, Yahatanishi Ward, Yahatanishi Ward, Kurosaki, 1 Chome, Kokurakita Ward, Senbamachi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.85181, 130.85034 |
| Postal Codes | 800, 801, 802, 803, 806, More |
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Kitakyushu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 407,263 | 429,702 | 433,901 | 434,035 | 433,018 |
| Population Density | 2,871.8 / km² | 3,030.1 / km² | 3,059.7 / km² | 3,060.6 / km² | 3,053.5 / km² |
Kitakyushu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu | +6.6% | +1% | +0% |
| Fukuoka Prefecture | +17% | +4.7% | +1.2% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Kitakyushu Median Age
Median Age: 47.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu | 47.2 yrs | 49.5 yrs | 44.6 yrs |
| Fukuoka Prefecture | 44.6 yrs | 46.6 yrs | 42.6 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Kitakyushu Population Density
Population Density: 3,054 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu | 433,018 | 141.8 km² | 3,054 / km² |
| Fukuoka Prefecture | 5 million | 4,982.6 km² | 995 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Kitakyushu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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 Kitakyushu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kitakyushu
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kitakyushu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kitakyushu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kitakyushu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu | 717,178 tn | 1.66 tn | 5,057.2 tons/km² |
| Fukuoka Prefecture | 5,622,992 tn | 1.13 tn | 1,128.5 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 717,178 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,057.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.1) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/26/19 | 5:16 AM | 4.4 | 94.3 km | 10,000 m | 9km E of Omuta, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/19 | 9:10 AM | 4.7 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Omuta, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 9:47 PM | 4.5 | 89.6 km | 21,280 m | 15km NNW of Hagi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/18 | 6:53 PM | 4.4 | 97.9 km | 10,000 m | 10km NE of Kashima, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/18 | 4:25 PM | 3.7 | 79.6 km | 10,000 m | 6km NNE of Setaka, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/16 | 1:19 AM | 4.1 | 72.3 km | 10,000 m | 14km NW of Maebaru, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/16 | 2:05 AM | 4.2 | 97.7 km | 10,000 m | 12km E of Kikuchi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/16 | 9:22 PM | 4.3 | 66.5 km | 123,400 m | 17km NNE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/16 | 5:39 AM | 4.9 | 91.9 km | 78,900 m | 5km SSE of Kunisaki-shi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/16 | 1:40 AM | 4.6 | 96.2 km | 13,650 m | 21km E of Kikuchi, Japan | usgs.gov |
Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu (北九州市, Kitakyūshū-shi, lit. "North Kyushu") is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.
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