Categories in Gorredijk
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gorredijk
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 95 | — |
| Corporate management | 62 | — |
| Shopping | 57 | 35 years |
| Other construction | 34 | — |
| General contractors | 29 | — |
| Beauty salons | 26 | — |
| Car repair | 23 | — |
| Clothing stores | 23 | — |
| Real estate | 22 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 22 | — |
| Electronics stores | 22 | — |
| Specialized design | 21 | — |
Gorredijk Facts
| Area | 12.7 km² |
| Population | 7,781 |
| Male Population | 3,887 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,894 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.7% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 41.8, Female: 43.3) |
| Area Codes | 513 |
| Neighborhoods | Oosterpoortbuurt |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.00659, 6.06402 |
| Postal Codes | 8401 |
Map of Gorredijk
Interactive Map
Gorredijk Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,394 | 7,268 | 7,648 | 7,744 | 7,781 |
| Population Density | 582.8 / km² | 572.8 / km² | 602.8 / km² | 610.4 / km² | 613.3 / km² |
Gorredijk Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorredijk | +4.7% | +6.5% | +1.3% |
| Friesland | +18.8% | +9.6% | +4.1% |
| Netherlands | +24.3% | +13.4% | +6.5% |
Gorredijk Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorredijk | 42.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 41.8 yrs |
| Friesland | 41.9 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Netherlands | 41 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
Gorredijk Population Density
Population Density: 613 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorredijk | 7,781 | 12.7 km² | 613 / km² |
| Friesland | 653,256 | 5,751.4 km² | 114 / km² |
| Netherlands | 16.9 million | 41,398.3 km² | 409 / km² |
Gorredijk Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Gorredijk
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gorredijk
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gorredijk CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorredijk | 87,518 tn | 11.25 tn | 6,898 tons/km² |
| Friesland | 4,518,084 tn | 6.92 tn | 785.6 tons/km² |
| Netherlands | 167,743,568 tn | 9.91 tn | 4,051.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 87,518 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,898 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/19 | 3:48 AM | 3.2 | 55.4 km | 10,000 m | 8km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/13 | 11:19 PM | 3.4 | 58.4 km | 10,000 m | 11km NNE of Winsum, Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/12 | 8:30 PM | 3.4 | 59.2 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/08 | 5:54 AM | 3.3 | 54.8 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/06 | 5:03 AM | 3.8 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/04 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 28.8 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/03 | 12:22 AM | 3.1 | 45 km | 10,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/97 | 9:53 PM | 3 | 45.1 km | 5,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
Gorredijk
Gorredijk (West Frisian: De Gordyk) is the biggest town in the municipality of Opsterland, in the Dutch province of Friesland. Gorredijk had a population of 7,369 in 2014.
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