Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Olta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Clothing stores | 23 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 21 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Public administration | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Car repair | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 |
| Beauty salons | 6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 |
| Butcher | 5 |
| Religion | 5 |
Olta Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 5,089 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.5% |
| Area Codes | 3826 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Argentina Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -30.63117, -66.26300 |
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Olta Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,563 | 4,702 | 5,065 | 5,153 | 5,089 | 5,297 | 5,447 |
| Population Density | 2,433.6 / km² | 2,507.7 / km² | 2,701.3 / km² | 2,748.3 / km² | 2,714.1 / km² | 2,825.1 / km² | 2,905.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOlta Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olta | +11.5% | +8.2% | +0.5% |
| La Rioja Province, Argentina | — | — | — |
| Argentina | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Olta Population Density
Population Density: 2,714 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olta | 5,089 | 1.875 km² | 2,714 / km² |
| La Rioja Province, Argentina | 371,561 | 91,510.6 km² | 4.1 / km² |
| Argentina | 43.2 million | 2,779,516.9 km² | 15.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Olta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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.
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
Olta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olta | 21,879 tn | 4.3 tn | 11,668.7 tons/km² |
| La Rioja Province, Argentina | 1,629,458 tn | 4.39 tn | 17.8 tons/km² |
| Argentina | 198,107,945 tn | 4.59 tn | 71.3 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
Olta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,879 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,668.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/18 | 1:52 AM | 4.4 | 99.6 km | 180,360 m | 22km SE of Serrezuela, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/18 | 7:35 PM | 4.1 | 82.3 km | 187,180 m | 40km SSW of Serrezuela, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/17 | 6:59 PM | 5.5 | 73.6 km | 165,650 m | 45km SSW of Serrezuela, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/17 | 6:44 AM | 4.1 | 92 km | 136,020 m | 39km ESE of Chepes, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/16 | 12:44 AM | 4 | 72.1 km | 24,430 m | 43km NW of Chamical, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/16 | 3:50 PM | 4.6 | 68.7 km | 25,720 m | 39km NNW of Chamical, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/16 | 12:03 AM | 5.6 | 92.7 km | 157,560 m | 70km W of Salsacate, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/15 | 8:00 PM | 4.6 | 69.8 km | 23,970 m | 41km NW of Chamical, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/15 | 9:17 PM | 4.5 | 89.1 km | 171,820 m | 37km WNW of San Carlos, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 6/8/14 | 6:05 AM | 4.9 | 75.3 km | 11,420 m | 18km ENE of Chepes, Argentina | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Olta
Olta is a municipality and village in La Rioja Province in northwestern Argentina.
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