Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code DT2 | 607.5 km² |
| Population | 25,202 |
| Male Population | 12,414 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 12,788 (50.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +13.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +9.2% |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 48.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 50.1 years |
| Area Codes | 1300, 1305 |
| Postal Code Extensions | DT2 0AA, DT2 0AB, DT2 0AD, DT2 0AE, DT2 0AF, DT2 0AG, DT2 0AH, DT2 0AJ, DT2 0AL, DT2 0AN More |
| Associated Cities | Dorchester, Dorset, Wool, Dorset, Woodsford, Winterbourne Steepleton |
| Neighborhoods | Broadmayne, Cerne Abbas, Charlton Down, Charminster, Crossways, Maiden Newton, Piddlehinton, Puddletown |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.74211857425503° / -2.446644717662274° |
| Related Postal Codes | DT1, DT10, DT11, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, DT8, DT9 |
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Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,156 | 22,497 | 23,076 | 25,202 | 25,650 |
| Population Density | 36.5 / km² | 37 / km² | 38 / km² | 41.5 / km² | 42.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom | +13.7% | +12% | +9.2% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 49.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom | 49.2 yrs | 50.1 yrs | 48.2 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code DT2 Population Density
Population Density: 41.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DT2 | 25,202 | 607.5 km² | 41.5 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 DT2 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 74 | 26.6 years |
| Buses and trains | 55 | — |
| Car repair | 77 | 18.4 years |
| Construction of buildings | 61 | 28.5 years |
| Corporate management | 107 | 25.7 years |
| General contractors | 72 | 26.6 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 95 | 29.8 years |
| Other accommodation | 194 | 20.6 years |
| Shopping | 89 | 23 years |
| Shopping other | 104 | 21 years |
| Specialized design | 57 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 167 | 34.7 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code DT2 - United Kingdom
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 DT2 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code DT2 | 323,541 tn | 12.84 tn | 532.5 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 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 DT2 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 323,541 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 532.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/04 | 2:56 AM | 3.3 | 53.8 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 2:56 AM | 3.6 | 53.8 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 12:23 PM | 3.7 | 53.8 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/97 | 5:19 PM | 3.2 | 78 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/93 | 7:17 PM | 3.6 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/92 | 3:47 AM | 3.3 | 75.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/88 | 8:01 PM | 3.1 | 73.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/84 | 6:27 AM | 3.8 | 22.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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