Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia
British Columbia | Canada
| Primary City | Sooke |
| Area of Postal Code V9Z | 150.5 km² |
| Population | 15,634 |
| Male Population | 7,714 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,920 (50.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +36.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +6.3% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 42.9 years |
| Area Codes | 250 |
| Postal Code Extensions | V9Z 0A1, V9Z 0A2, V9Z 0A3, V9Z 0A4, V9Z 0A5, V9Z 0A6, V9Z 0A7, V9Z 0A8, V9Z 0A9, V9Z 0B1 More |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 48.38032642569005° / -123.72672004153975° |
| Related Postal Codes | V9M, V9N, V9P, V9R, V9S, V9T, V9V, V9W, V9X, V9Y |
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Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,444 | 13,497 | 14,701 | 16,469 | 15,634 | 16,375 | 17,132 |
| Population Density | 76 / km² | 89.7 / km² | 97.7 / km² | 109.4 / km² | 103.8 / km² | 108.8 / km² | 113.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia | +36.6% | +15.8% | +6.3% |
| Sooke | +52.5% | +28.7% | +18% |
| British Columbia | +82.4% | +45.6% | +27.8% |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia | 42.6 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Sooke | 40.9 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| British Columbia | 42.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code V9Z Population Density
Population Density: 104 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V9Z | 15,634 | 150.5 km² | 104 / km² |
| Sooke | 12,792 | 66.9 km² | 191 / km² |
| British Columbia | 5 million | 978,582 km² | 5.1 / 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 V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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 Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia
Business Concentration in Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 21 | — |
| Buses and trains | 28 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 33 | 20.3 years |
| General contractors | 31 | 23 years |
| Other accommodation | 82 | 26.3 years |
| Public parks | 34 | — |
| Real estate | 35 | 17.9 years |
| Restaurants | 52 | 23.6 years |
| Shopping | 41 | 23.9 years |
| Shopping other | 31 | 19.3 years |
| Sports and recreation | 23 | 22.7 years |
| Travel and transportation | 26 | — |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia
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 V9Z - Sooke, British Columbia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,968 | $35,022 | $34,323 | $37,594 | $37,607 | $42,603 | $48,704 | $56,326 |
| Total GDP | $113.3M | $121.1M | $121.1M | $136.6M | $141M | $166.9M | $204.2M | $240.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code V9Z CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code V9Z | 234,874 tn | 15.02 tn | 1,560.2 tons/km² |
| Sooke | 191,229 tn | 14.95 tn | 2,860 tons/km² |
| British Columbia | 72,188,162 tn | 14.33 tn | 73.8 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 V9Z CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 234,874 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,560.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.8) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/18 | 3:09 AM | 4.1 | 77 km | 39,320 m | 33km NE of Quinault Census Designated Place, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/18 | 5:55 AM | 3.3 | 52.3 km | 23,090 m | 22km NNE of Sequim, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/18 | 10:09 AM | 3.2 | 62.6 km | 58,210 m | 20km SSW of Point Roberts, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/18 | 10:57 PM | 3.1 | 52.8 km | 12,690 m | 13km NW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/17 | 10:30 PM | 3.3 | 82.7 km | 54,220 m | 16km WSW of Port Ludlow, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/17 | 1:40 AM | 3.1 | 93.5 km | 16,270 m | 4km S of Marietta, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/17 | 8:55 PM | 3.7 | 86.8 km | 56,450 m | 17km WSW of Port Ludlow, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/17 | 10:07 PM | 3 | 75.4 km | 23,260 m | 7km N of Port Townsend, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 3:03 AM | 3.1 | 54.8 km | 14,590 m | 9km NNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/17 | 12:05 PM | 3.6 | 95.2 km | 42,150 m | 25km ENE of Quinault Census Designated Place, Washington | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Sooke /suːk/ is a district municipality situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada. About a 30 minute drive from the city of Victoria (the capital of British Columbia), Sooke is considered the westernmost of the Greater Victoria region'..
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