Categories in Stamsund
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Stamsund
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Commercial fishing and hunting | 21 |
| Unreachable | 20 |
| Construction of buildings | 19 |
| Other accommodation | 15 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Wholesalers | 7 |
| Shopping other | 5 |
Stamsund Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 1,324 |
| Male Population | 659 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 665 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.8% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 40.3, Female: 41.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 68.13013, 13.84933 |
| Postal Codes | 8340, 8378 |
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Stamsund Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,495 | 1,414 | 1,263 | 1,261 | 1,324 |
| Population Density | 1,328.9 / km² | 1,256.9 / km² | 1,122.7 / km² | 1,120.9 / km² | 1,176.9 / km² |
Stamsund Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamsund | -15.7% | -10.8% | -0.2% |
| Nordland | -10.2% | -2.7% | +0.7% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Stamsund Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamsund | 40.9 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| Nordland | 41.2 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Norway | 38.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 38 yrs |
Stamsund Population Density
Population Density: 1,177 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamsund | 1,324 | 1.125 km² | 1,177 / km² |
| Nordland | 241,993 | 80,996.9 km² | 3 / km² |
| Norway | 4.9 million | 322,754.2 km² | 15.2 / km² |
Stamsund 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 Stamsund
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Stamsund
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nordland CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordland | 2,013,101 tn | 8.32 tn | 24.9 tons/km² |
| Norway | 86,855,170 tn | 17.74 tn | 269.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,013,101 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 | 10.7 km | 19,400 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/08 | 6:02 AM | 3.4 | 64.9 km | 100 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/94 | 11:48 AM | 3.3 | 83.3 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/93 | 2:24 AM | 3.4 | 4.6 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/92 | 1:30 AM | 3.1 | 69.3 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/92 | 2:48 AM | 3.3 | 79.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/92 | 4:48 AM | 3.1 | 74.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 4/21/92 | 12:04 AM | 3 | 53.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/92 | 12:26 PM | 3 | 73.2 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/92 | 12:16 PM | 3.3 | 68.6 km | 10,000 m | northern Norway | usgs.gov |
Stamsund
Stamsund is a fishing village in the municipality of Vestvågøy in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the southern side of the island of Vestvågøy in the Lofoten archipelago, along the Vestfjorden. The village is located about 12 kilometres (7...
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