Mímir kross, Hverhöfn
Mímir kross | |
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Neighborhood | |
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 Location of Mímir kross in Hverhöfn | |
| Country |  Hverland |
| Municipality | Hverhöfn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.2 km2 (13.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 8,740 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Mímir kross is a neighborhood within the municipality of Hverhöfn, prominently known as the educational hub of the city. It hosts the University of Hverland, resulting in a high concentration of students and academic professionals. In 2022, the population of the area was recorded as 8,740.
History
Mímir kross was originally developed in the late 19th century and gained prominence when the University of Hverland was established. This turned the area into an educational focal point for Hverhöfn and contributed to its modern identity.
Demographics
As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 8,740. The demographic distribution is as follows:
Occupation
A plurality of Mímir kross's residents are students, faculty, or staff working at the University of Hverland. The breakdown is as follows:
- Students: 29%
- Academic professionals: 19%
- Retail: 9%
- Technology: 6%
- Manufacturing: 2%
- All other: 35%
Age
The area is younger than the national average, with the age distribution being:
- Children: 8%
- Young Adults (18-45): 65%
- Middle-Aged Adults (46-64): 19%
- Seniors (65+): 8%
Background
Mímir kross is about as diverse as the city itself:
- Hverlanders: 7,214 (82.54%)
- Hverfolk: 155 (1.31%)
- Immigrants: 1,371 (15.69%)
Language
Most residents speak Hverlandic language, with 79% of residents speaking it at home. English is the second most common language, spoken by 13% of the population.
Qualifications
The area is lower in overall educational attainment due to the high number of students.
- Secondary qualifications or less: 39%
- Bachelor’s degree: 31%
- Master’s degree or above: 30%
Economy
The economy of Mímir kross revolves primarily around educational institutions and ancillary services like bookstores, cafés, and apartments targeted at students. The area also features several research facilities related to the university, making it a hub for academic and scholarly activities.
Education
Mímir kross is best known for hosting the University of Hverland, which offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. There are also several research centers that specialize in various academic fields, as well as a few schools for the children of residents.
Government and politics
In the 2023 Hverhöfn municipal election for city council, The Greens garnered the most votes in the neighborhood, securing 29.5% of the votes, followed by the Liberals 27.4%. The voting pattern reflects the area's younger demographic. In the mayoral election, 55% of first-preference votes went to Liberals candidate Ástríður Jónsdóttir and 25% went to Social Democratic Party candidate Guðrún Helgadóttir.
In the 2022 Hverlandic general election, the results were as follows:
- Liberals: 30.5%
- The Greens: 26.3%
- Social Democratic Party: 20.1%
- Alternative: 9.4%
- Visionary Party: 7.0%
- Conservative Nationals: 4.1%
- Centre Party: 2.3%
- Other party or unaffiliated : 0.3%
Culture
The neighborhood has a vibrant academic culture, featuring lecture series, conferences, and academic festivals. Although the area is predominantly focused on academia, various cultural and artistic events are also organized throughout the year, usually by student bodies and university departments.
Transportation
Public transportation is well-developed in Mímir kross, with frequent buses and a dedicated university shuttle service. The area is also designed to be pedestrian and bike-friendly, reflecting the younger, active demographic.