Forus Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 169 |
| Male Population | 86 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 83 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1026.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +503.6% |
| Median Age | 34.6 years (Male: 34.5, Female: 34.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 58.90205, 5.68376 |
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Forus Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15 | 16 | 28 | 159 | 169 |
| Population Density | 40 / km² | 42.7 / km² | 74.7 / km² | 424 / km² | 450.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forus Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 467.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forus | +960% | +893.8% | +467.9% |
| Rogaland | +66.6% | +43% | +26.9% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forus Median Age
Median Age: 34.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forus | 34.6 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 34.5 yrs |
| Rogaland | 35.9 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Forus Population Density
Population Density: 451 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forus | 169 | 0.375 km² | 451 / km² |
| Rogaland | 472,447 | 16,531.3 km² | 28.6 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forus Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Forus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forus | 3,042 tn | 18 tn | 8,111 tons/km² |
| Rogaland | 5,201,816 tn | 11.01 tn | 314.7 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Forus CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,042 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,111 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/12 | 7:22 PM | 3.6 | 70.7 km | 6,200 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/00 | 2:27 PM | 4.1 | 80.2 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/92 | 1:10 PM | 3.7 | 69.8 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/91 | 4:07 AM | 3.1 | 12.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/90 | 10:00 AM | 3 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/89 | 4:38 PM | 4.8 | 61.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/83 | 6:43 PM | 4.8 | 84.5 km | 33,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Forus
Forus is an industrial district in the borough Hinna in Stavanger, Norway. It borders to the Gandsfjord and stretches south and west to the municipalities Sandnes and Sola. The name Forus originates from a farm, part of which is currently used for ha..
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