Categories in Kobe
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kobe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 9,512 | 14 years |
| Shopping | 5,768 | 16 years |
| Apartments | 5,054 | — |
| Corporate management | 4,488 | 20 years |
| Construction of buildings | 4,070 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 2,970 | 15 years |
| Cafes | 2,658 | 9 years |
| Japanese restaurants | 2,380 | — |
| Hairdressers | 2,341 | 12 years |
| All food and beverage | 2,265 | 33 years |
| Health and medical | 2,215 | 14 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,887 | 4 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 1,790 | 16 years |
| Public parks | 1,739 | 75 years |
| Education | 1,714 | 9 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,688 | 14 years |
Kobe Facts
| Area | 256.8 km² |
| Population | 1,067,040 |
| Male Population | 505,900 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 561,140 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.2% |
| Median Age | 45.1 years (Male: 43.7, Female: 46.5) |
| Area Codes | 78, 797 |
| Neighborhoods | Chuo, Chuo Ward, Chuo Ward, Nakayamatedori, 1 Chome, Nada, Kita |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Japan Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.69130, 135.18300 |
| Postal Codes | 650, 651, 652, 654, 658, More |
Map of Kobe
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Kobe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,017,967 | 1,089,126 | 1,069,400 | 1,055,282 | 1,067,040 |
| Population Density | 3,963.9 / km² | 4,240.9 / km² | 4,164.1 / km² | 4,109.2 / km² | 4,154.9 / km² |
Kobe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe | +3.7% | -3.1% | -1.3% |
| Hyōgo Prefecture | +12.6% | +2.2% | -0.2% |
| Japan | +13.6% | +3.4% | +0.6% |
Kobe Median Age
Median Age: 45.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 45.1 yrs | 46.5 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Hyōgo Prefecture | 45 yrs | 46.5 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
| Japan | 45.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
Kobe Population Density
Population Density: 4,155 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 1.1 million | 256.8 km² | 4,155 / km² |
| Hyōgo Prefecture | 5.4 million | 8,396.6 km² | 645 / km² |
| Japan | 122.9 million | 373,410.9 km² | 329 / km² |
Kobe 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 Kobe
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kobe
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Kobe
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kobe
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kobe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 2,637,299 tn | 2.47 tn | 10,269.4 tons/km² |
| Hyōgo Prefecture | 5,432,186 tn | 1 tn | 647 tons/km² |
| Japan | 541,995,101 tn | 4.41 tn | 1,451.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,637,299 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,269.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/19 | 7:30 PM | 4.2 | 55.5 km | 366,200 m | 5km NW of Muko, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/18 | 6:45 AM | 3.8 | 46 km | 10,000 m | 4km SSW of Kameoka, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/18 | 2:08 PM | 3.9 | 47.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Hirakata, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 10:52 PM | 3.7 | 43.4 km | 10,000 m | 1km ENE of Neyagawa, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/18 | 3:31 PM | 4.6 | 40.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNW of Neyagawa, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 10:58 PM | 5.5 | 44.3 km | 10,340 m | 1km NW of Hirakata, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/14 | 9:07 PM | 4.3 | 15.7 km | 14,540 m | 8km ESE of Akashi, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/14 | 6:42 PM | 4.6 | 44.1 km | 27,590 m | 2km E of Sumoto, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/14 | 4:17 PM | 4.4 | 47 km | 26,690 m | 4km W of Kameoka, Japan | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/14 | 5:35 AM | 4 | 47.7 km | 373,250 m | 3km ESE of Hirakata, Japan | usgs.gov |
Kobe
Kobe (神戸市, Kōbe-shi, Japanese pronunciation: [koːꜜbe]) is the sixth-largest city in Japan and is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture. It is located on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay and about 30 km (1..
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