Postal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland)
Western Region (Iceland) | Iceland
| Primary City | Hellissandur |
| Area of Postal Code 360 | 106.5 km² |
| Population | 322 |
| Male Population | 166 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 156 (48.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +128.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +147.7% |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Male Median Age | 33.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 32.5 years |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Coordinates | 64.86558611000181° / -23.86851337220386° |
| Related Postal Codes | 301, 302, 310, 311, 320, 340, 345, 350, 355, 356 |
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Postal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland) Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 141 | 145 | 130 | 140 | 322 | 326 | 324 |
| Population Density | 1.3 / km² | 1.4 / km² | 1.2 / km² | 1.3 / km² | 3 / km² | 3.1 / km² | 3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland) Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 147.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland) | +128.4% | +122.1% | +147.7% |
| Hellissandur | -18.3% | -20.4% | -0.6% |
| Western Region (Iceland) | +48.1% | +32.8% | +25.6% |
| Iceland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland) Median Age
Median Age: 33 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland) | 33 yrs | 32.5 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 34.9 yrs | 35.7 yrs | 34.1 yrs |
| Iceland | 34.9 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 360 Population Density
Population Density: 3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 360 | 322 | 106.5 km² | 3 / km² |
| Hellissandur | 339 | 0.33 km² | 1,027 / km² |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 13,250 | 9,613.7 km² | 1.4 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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.
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland)
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 7 |
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 360 - Hellissandur, Western Region (Iceland) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,900 | $19,427 | $40,405 | $51,691 | $47,015 | $73,670 | $77,656 | $85,542 |
| Total GDP | $7.9M | $6.9M | $14.1M | $18.1M | $16.8M | $26.6M | $28.2M | $31.3M |
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 360 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 360 | 4,271 tn | 13.26 tn | 40.1 tons/km² |
| Hellissandur | 4,497 tn | 13.26 tn | 13,626.2 tons/km² |
| Western Region (Iceland) | 171,758 tn | 12.96 tn | 17.9 tons/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,543 tn | 13.07 tn | 38.9 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 360 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,271 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 40.1 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/94 | 9:40 AM | 4.3 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | Iceland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Hellissandur is a village and part of the Snæfellsbær municipality at the northwestern tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. an important fishing area, the village has recently experienced growth in tourism. The maritime museum has exampl..
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