Categories in Vaksdal
Gas StationDairy FarmFarmingImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingAssociation or OrganizationHydroelectric Power PlantBridgeConstruction of buildingsContractorPlumbing installation and repairMusic RelatedRestaurantsBusiness to Business ServiceResidential Property RentalsElectric Vehicle Charging Station
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vaksdal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 34 | — |
| Civil engineering | 26 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 19 | — |
| Wholesalers | 13 | — |
| Buses and trains | 10 | — |
| Corporate management | 10 | 32 years |
| Other accommodation | 6 | — |
| Gas station | 5 | — |
| Electronics stores | 5 | — |
| Plumbing installation and repair | 5 | — |
Map of Vaksdal
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Vaksdal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 389 | 897 | 737 | 533 | 548 |
| Population Density | 691.6 / km² | 1,594.7 / km² | 1,310.2 / km² | 947.6 / km² | 974.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vaksdal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 27.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaksdal | +37% | -40.6% | -27.7% |
| Hordaland | +40.7% | +28.6% | +19% |
| Norway | +30.2% | +23.2% | +16.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vaksdal Population Density
Population Density: 974 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaksdal | 548 | 0.563 km² | 974 / km² |
| Hordaland | 516,049 | 22,686.8 km² | 22.7 / 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
Vaksdal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Vaksdal
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Vaksdal
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
Vaksdal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaksdal | 10,058 tn | 18.35 tn | 17,880.6 tons/km² |
| Hordaland | 6,521,550 tn | 12.64 tn | 287.5 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
Vaksdal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,058 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 17,880.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/17 | 8:46 AM | 4 | 59 km | 4,900 m | 8km WSW of Tjeldsto, Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/12 | 6:05 AM | 3.2 | 68.3 km | 30,400 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/07 | 9:54 AM | 3.2 | 94.5 km | 0 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/00 | 12:48 AM | 3.6 | 83.3 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/92 | 7:32 AM | 3.7 | 76.6 km | 33,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 1:14 PM | 3 | 62.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/90 | 10:00 AM | 3.7 | 29.6 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/90 | 10:00 AM | 3 | 95.1 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/89 | 10:49 AM | 3.2 | 38.3 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/88 | 9:43 PM | 3.8 | 71.2 km | 10,000 m | southern Norway | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vaksdal Station
Vaksdal Station (Norwegian: Vaksdal stasjon) is a railway station located in the village of Vaksdal in the municipality of Vaksdal, Hordaland county, Norway. The station is located along the Bergen Line. The station is served by twelve daily departur..
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