Categories in Sortland
Auto Parts StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopUsed car dealersCommercial fishing and huntingDairy FarmFarmingFish FarmImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingClothing storesShoe storesWomen's clothingAssociation or OrganizationCounselorHydroelectric Power PlantShipping and Mailing ServiceComputer ConsultantElectronics StoreSoftware CompanyBathroom Supply StoreBuilding Materials StoreCarpenterConstruction of buildingsContractorElectricianEngineering Consultancy OfficeGeneral contractorsHardware storeHeating installation and repairHome Goods StoreHome Improvement StoreHome Repair ContractorInterior Construction ContractorPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairTool StoreCoachingDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionHigh SchoolKindergartenPreschools and kindergartensArts & Design
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sortland
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 120 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 101 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 52 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 50 | — |
| Shopping | 47 | 18 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 37 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 37 | 19 years |
| Education | 36 | 24 years |
| Other membership organizations | 30 | — |
Sortland Facts
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population | 6,654 |
| Male Population | 3,348 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,306 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.5% |
| Median Age | 39.1 years (Male: 37.6, Female: 40.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Myrer |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 68.69569, 15.40498 |
| Postal Codes | 8400, 8401, 8402, 8405, 8407, More |
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Sortland Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,565 | 6,302 | 6,135 | 6,456 | 6,654 |
| Population Density | 1,842.8 / km² | 1,769 / km² | 1,722.1 / km² | 1,812.2 / km² | 1,867.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sortland Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sortland | -1.7% | +2.4% | +5.2% |
| Nordland | -10.2% | -2.7% | +0.7% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sortland Median Age
Median Age: 39.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sortland | 39.1 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.6 yrs |
| Nordland | 41.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sortland Population Density
Population Density: 1,868 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sortland | 6,654 | 3.563 km² | 1,868 / km² |
| Nordland | 241,993 | 80,996.9 km² | 3 / 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
Sortland Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sortland
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sortland
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sortland
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
Sortland CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sortland | 81,417 tn | 12.24 tn | 22,854 tons/km² |
| Nordland | 2,013,101 tn | 8.32 tn | 24.9 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
Sortland CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 81,417 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 22,854 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/10 | 10:57 PM | 4 | 83.6 km | 19,400 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/08 | 6:02 AM | 3.4 | 98.2 km | 100 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/93 | 2:24 AM | 3.4 | 94.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/81 | 6:39 PM | 4.5 | 93.8 km | 10,000 m | Norwegian Sea | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/74 | 12:52 PM | 4.9 | 33.6 km | 33,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sortland
Sortland is a town and municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Vesterålen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sortland. Other population centres in Sortland include Bø, Holand, Holm..
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