Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia | Canada
| Primary City | Halifax |
| Area of Postal Code B3S | 3.854 km² |
| Population | 11,544 |
| Male Population | 5,581 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 5,963 (51.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +57.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +14.3% |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 38.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Area Codes | 780, 902 |
| Postal Code Extensions | B3S 0A1, B3S 0A2, B3S 0A3, B3S 0A4, B3S 0A5, B3S 0A7, B3S 0A8, B3S 0A9, B3S 0B1, B3S 0B2 More |
| Neighborhoods | Bayer's Lake, Bayers Lake, Clayton Park West |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Coordinates | 44.65895962534378° / -63.670310650715656° |
| Related Postal Codes | B3E, B3G, B3H, B3J, B3K, B3L, B3M, B3N, B3P, B3R |
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Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,320 | 8,481 | 10,100 | 11,544 | 12,142 |
| Population Density | 1,899.1 / km² | 2,200.4 / km² | 2,620.4 / km² | 2,995 / km² | 3,150.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 14.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia | +57.7% | +36.1% | +14.3% |
| Nova Scotia | +6.9% | +2.5% | +1.4% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia Median Age
Median Age: 39.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| Nova Scotia | 43.8 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code B3S Population Density
Population Density: 2,995 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B3S | 11,544 | 3.854 km² | 2,995 / km² |
| Nova Scotia | 969,832 | 61,794 km² | 15.7 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Business Concentration in Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 16 | 21.1 years |
| Clothing stores | 16 | 21.3 years |
| Corporate management | 24 | 22.7 years |
| Electronics stores | 23 | 20.9 years |
| Health and medical | 15 | 16.2 years |
| Public parks | 14 | — |
| Real estate | 67 | 20.4 years |
| Restaurants | 35 | 17.8 years |
| Shopping | 43 | 30.7 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 13 | 28.7 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code B3S - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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
Postal Code B3S CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B3S | 177,402 tn | 15.37 tn | 46,026.2 tons/km² |
| Nova Scotia | 11,987,909 tn | 12.36 tn | 194 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 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
Postal Code B3S CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 177,402 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 46,026.2 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16/07 | 8:27 AM | 3.2 | 93.1 km | 5,000 m | Nova Scotia, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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