Categories in Leirvik
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leirvik
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 69 | — |
| Corporate management | 20 | 23 years |
| Unreachable | 12 | — |
| Clothing stores | 10 | — |
| Shopping | 8 | — |
| Restaurants | 8 | — |
Leirvik Facts
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Population | 9,890 |
| Male Population | 5,002 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 4,888 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.2% |
| Median Age | 36.3 years (Male: 35.9, Female: 36.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 59.77977, 5.50051 |
| Postal Codes | 5401, 5402, 5403, 5404, 5406, More |
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Leirvik Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,407 | 9,392 | 9,491 | 9,400 | 9,890 |
| Population Density | 1,017 / km² | 1,015.4 / km² | 1,026.1 / km² | 1,016.2 / km² | 1,069.2 / km² |
Leirvik Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leirvik | -0.1% | +0.1% | -1% |
| Hordaland | +40.7% | +28.6% | +19% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Leirvik Median Age
Median Age: 36.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leirvik | 36.3 yrs | 36.8 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Hordaland | 37.2 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 36.5 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Leirvik Population Density
Population Density: 1,069 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leirvik | 9,890 | 9.3 km² | 1,069 / km² |
| Hordaland | 516,049 | 22,686.8 km² | 22.7 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Leirvik Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Leirvik
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Leirvik
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leirvik
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Hordaland CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hordaland | 6,521,550 tn | 12.64 tn | 287.5 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,521,550 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 287.5 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/17 | 8:46 AM | 4 | 99.6 km | 4,900 m | 8km WSW of Tjeldsto, Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/12 | 7:22 PM | 3.6 | 27.9 km | 6,200 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/07 | 9:54 AM | 3.2 | 44.6 km | 0 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/00 | 12:48 AM | 3.6 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/00 | 2:27 PM | 4.1 | 35.9 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/92 | 7:32 AM | 3.7 | 32.2 km | 33,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/92 | 1:10 PM | 3.7 | 30.7 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 1:14 PM | 3 | 35.9 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/91 | 4:07 AM | 3.1 | 87.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/90 | 10:00 AM | 3.7 | 58.8 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Leirvik
Leirvik is a town and the administrative centre of Stord municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The town lies along the southern coast of the large island of Stord, along the Hardangerfjorden. The town gained "town status" in 1997. The town includ..
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