Postal Code 600 - Akureyri, Northeastern Region (Iceland)
| Primary City | Akureyri |
| Area of Postal Code 600 | 56.9 km² |
| Population | 5,870 |
| Male Population | 2,898 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 2,972 (50.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +66.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +17.2% |
| Median Age | 34.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 33.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 35.8 years |
| Area Codes | 462 |
| Neighborhoods | City Center, Þorpið |
| Local Time | Wednesday 2:56 AM |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Coordinates | 65.61926068110478° / -18.196094591302256° |
| Related Postal Codes | 601, 602, 603, 610, 611, 620 |
Map of Postal Code 600
Interactive MapPostal Code 600 Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,533 | 4,439 | 5,010 | 5,870 |
| Population Density | 62.1 / km² | 78.0 / km² | 88.1 / km² | 103.2 / km² |
600 Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 600 | +66.1% | +32.2% | +17.2% |
| Northeast | +1.3% | +1.1% | +1.2% |
| Iceland | +57.5% | +32.5% | +19% |
Postal Code 600 Median Age
Median Age: 34.7 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 600 | 34.7 years | 35.8 years | 33.6 years |
| Northeast | 36.2 years | 36.9 years | 35.6 years |
| Iceland | 34.9 years | 35.5 years | 34.4 years |
Postal Code 600 Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 238 | 212 | 451 |
| 5-9 | 215 | 215 | 431 |
| 10-14 | 227 | 214 | 441 |
| 15-19 | 236 | 230 | 466 |
| 20-24 | 217 | 201 | 419 |
| 25-29 | 185 | 199 | 384 |
| 30-34 | 180 | 187 | 368 |
| 35-39 | 187 | 188 | 376 |
| 40-44 | 193 | 212 | 405 |
| 45-49 | 189 | 193 | 382 |
| 50-54 | 187 | 194 | 381 |
| 55-59 | 168 | 167 | 335 |
| 60-64 | 144 | 143 | 287 |
| 65-69 | 104 | 112 | 217 |
| 70-74 | 72 | 89 | 162 |
| 75-79 | 70 | 80 | 151 |
| 80-84 | 50 | 73 | 123 |
| 85 Plus | 36 | 64 | 100 |
Postal Code 600 Population Density
Population Density: 103.2 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 600 | 5,870 | 56.9 km² | 103.2 / km² |
| Northeast | 22,202 | 22,344 km² | 0.99 / km² |
| Iceland | 305,309 | 102,490.8 km² | 2.98 / km² |
Postal Code 600 Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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 600 Area Code 4: 69%
Area Code 5: 14.2%
Area Code 8: 10.8%
Other: 6%
Business Concentration in Postal Code 600
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Hotels & Travel: 21.7%
Shopping: 19.3%
Restaurants: 14.3%
Sports & Activities: 5.1%
Professional Services: 5.1%
Other: 34.6%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 30 | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Gas stations | 11 | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Beauty & Spas | 8 | 5.0 | 1.4 |
| Education | 27 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Preschools and kindergartens | 5 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Entertainment | 19 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Concert halls and theaters | 5 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Museums | 7 | 4.6 | 1.2 |
| Financial Services | 13 | 2.2 | |
| Food | 30 | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 | 3.7 | 1.5 |
| Ice cream and yogurt shops | 5 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Home Services | 21 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Real estate | 14 | 2.4 | |
| Hotels & Travel | 67 | 4.2 | 11.4 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Other accommodation | 17 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Travel agencies | 8 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Industry | 28 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Construction of buildings | 10 | 1.7 | |
| Medical | 13 | 4.7 | 2.2 |
| Professional Services | 10 | 5.0 | 1.7 |
| Restaurants | 89 | 4.4 | 15.2 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 13 | 4.4 | 2.2 |
| Cafes | 11 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Fast food restaurants | 5 | 3.6 | 0.9 |
| Shopping | 110 | 4.4 | 18.7 |
| Clothing stores | 6 | 3.9 | 1.0 |
| Electronics stores | 11 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 17 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Shopping other | 7 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Sports & Activities | 27 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Fitness centers | 5 | 5.0 | 0.9 |
Businesses in Postal Code 600
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 600
Inexpensive: 54.7%
Moderate: 32.1%
Expensive: 11.3%
Very Expensive: 1.9%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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 600 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 600 | 71,491 t | 12.2 t | 1,256 t/km² |
| Northeast | 291,539 t | 13.1 t | 13 t/km² |
| Iceland | 3,989,542 t | 13.1 t | 38.9 t/km² |
Postal Code 600 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 71,491 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.2 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,256 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | Medium (6) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/18 | 10:40 PM | 4.3 | 90.9 km | 10,000 m | 43km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/18 | 10:32 PM | 4.4 | 90.5 km | 10,000 m | 41km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/18 | 9:34 PM | 4.8 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | 44km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/18 | 11:37 AM | 4.2 | 83.7 km | 10,000 m | 44km NW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/14 | 9:33 PM | 5.1 | 88.1 km | 8,890 m | 93km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/13 | 4:45 PM | 4.2 | 88.1 km | 10,000 m | 37km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/13 | 2:04 AM | 4.1 | 100 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/13 | 5:59 PM | 5.3 | 93.9 km | 10,000 m | 46km NNW of Husavik, Iceland | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/12 | 6:25 PM | 5.5 | 79.8 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/12 | 6:03 PM | 4.1 | 49.2 km | 10,000 m | Iceland region | usgs.gov |
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Primary City
Akureyri [ˈaːkʰʏrˌeiːrɪ] is a small city in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's second largest urban area (after the Capital Region) and fourth largest municipality (after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, and Kópavogur). the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyr.. Akureyri Wikipedia Page
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