Categories in Sandviken
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sandviken
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other membership organizations | 214 | 34 years |
| Restaurants | 171 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 152 | 21 years |
| Other construction | 118 | — |
| Real estate | 117 | 33 years |
| Shopping | 115 | 32 years |
| Unreachable | 101 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 90 | 24 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 89 | 33 years |
| Beauty salons | 89 | 24 years |
| Buses and trains | 83 | — |
| Education | 81 | 18 years |
| Shopping other | 79 | 25 years |
| Electronics stores | 72 | 28 years |
| Technical construction services | 72 | 27 years |
| Hairdressers | 64 | 27 years |
Sandviken Facts
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Population | 20,534 |
| Male Population | 10,200 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 10,334 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -8.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.1% |
| Median Age | 44.8 years (Male: 44.1, Female: 45.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Centrum-Sandbacka |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.61667, 16.76667 |
| Postal Codes | 811 00, 811 01, 811 03, 811 20, 811 21, More |
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Sandviken Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,311 | 21,095 | 20,308 | 19,811 | 20,534 |
| Population Density | 1,327 / km² | 1,254.7 / km² | 1,207.9 / km² | 1,178.3 / km² | 1,221.4 / km² |
Sandviken Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandviken | -11.2% | -6.1% | -2.4% |
| Gävleborg County | -9.7% | -4.9% | -1.6% |
| Sweden | +19.2% | +14.2% | +10.2% |
Sandviken Median Age
Median Age: 44.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandviken | 44.8 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Gävleborg County | 44.3 yrs | 45.4 yrs | 43.2 yrs |
| Sweden | 40.8 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
Sandviken Population Density
Population Density: 1,221 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandviken | 20,534 | 16.8 km² | 1,221 / km² |
| Gävleborg County | 273,598 | 25,142.5 km² | 10.9 / km² |
| Sweden | 9.6 million | 449,151.6 km² | 21.3 / km² |
Sandviken Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Sandviken
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sandviken
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sandviken
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sandviken CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandviken | 197,294 tn | 9.61 tn | 11,734.9 tons/km² |
| Gävleborg County | 2,079,923 tn | 7.6 tn | 82.7 tons/km² |
| Sweden | 93,354,240 tn | 9.75 tn | 207.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 197,294 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,734.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/93 | 8:14 PM | 3.7 | 99.6 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/90 | 3:27 PM | 3.9 | 92.6 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/86 | 10:15 PM | 3.6 | 94.7 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
Sandviken
Sandviken is a locality and the seat of Sandviken Municipality in Gävleborg County, Sweden with 22,965 inhabitants in 2010. It is situated about 25 km west of Gävle and lies approximately 190 km north of Stockholm. The rail journey to Stockholm takes..
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