Categories in Matfors
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Matfors
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Unreachable | 136 | 25 years |
| Farming | 88 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 81 | 25 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 70 | 33 years |
| Other membership organizations | 54 | 29 years |
| Construction of buildings | 54 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 35 | 24 years |
| Buses and trains | 32 | — |
| Wholesalers | 23 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 23 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 22 | 39 years |
| Education | 21 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 21 | 25 years |
| Technical construction services | 21 | 30 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 20 | 31 years |
| Beauty salons | 17 | — |
Matfors Facts
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population | 2,799 |
| Male Population | 1,411 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 1,388 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.9% |
| Median Age | 42 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 43) |
| Neighborhoods | Bergom, Sörfors, Hällsjö, Hamre, Karläng |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 62.34864, 17.03173 |
| Postal Codes | 864 01, 864 20, 864 21, 864 22, 864 23, More |
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Matfors Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,148 | 3,052 | 2,825 | 2,686 | 2,799 |
| Population Density | 787 / km² | 763 / km² | 706.3 / km² | 671.5 / km² | 699.8 / km² |
Matfors Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matfors | -14.7% | -12% | -4.9% |
| Västernorrland County | -14.4% | -7.8% | -3.3% |
| Sweden | +19.2% | +14.2% | +10.2% |
Matfors Median Age
Median Age: 42 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matfors | 42 yrs | 43 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Västernorrland County | 44.3 yrs | 45.4 yrs | 43.2 yrs |
| Sweden | 40.8 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
Matfors Population Density
Population Density: 700 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matfors | 2,799 | 4 km² | 700 / km² |
| Västernorrland County | 240,856 | 28,170.4 km² | 8.5 / km² |
| Sweden | 9.6 million | 449,151.6 km² | 21.3 / km² |
Matfors Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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.
Neighborhoods in Matfors
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Matfors
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Matfors
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Matfors
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Matfors CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matfors | 27,342 tn | 9.77 tn | 6,835.4 tons/km² |
| Västernorrland County | 1,951,812 tn | 8.1 tn | 69.3 tons/km² |
| Sweden | 93,354,240 tn | 9.75 tn | 207.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,342 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.77 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,835.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/05 | 6:53 PM | 3.2 | 33.7 km | 5,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/91 | 3:18 PM | 3.4 | 30 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/89 | 10:44 AM | 3.4 | 94.2 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/87 | 1:16 PM | 3 | 60.7 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/86 | 11:13 PM | 3.3 | 57.3 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
Matfors
Matfors is a locality situated in Sundsvall Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden with 3,201 inhabitants in 2010. river Ljungan runs through Matfors. It is situated about 15 kilometers west of Sundsvall, a city with about 45,000 inhabitants. I..
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