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Laja Facts
| Area | 580.8 km² |
| Population | 29,365 |
| Male Population | 14,497 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 14,868 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +454.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +82.6% |
| Median Age | 27 years (Male: 26.1, Female: 27.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -16.53333, -68.38333 |
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Laja Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,297 | 10,666 | 16,083 | 27,211 | 29,365 |
| Population Density | 9.1 / km² | 18.4 / km² | 27.7 / km² | 46.9 / km² | 50.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Laja Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 69.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laja | +413.7% | +155.1% | +69.2% |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | +78.1% | +39.5% | +20.3% |
| Bolivia | +113.9% | +56.1% | +28.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Laja Median Age
Median Age: 27 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laja | 27 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | 25.9 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 25.2 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Laja Population Density
Population Density: 50.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laja | 29,365 | 580.8 km² | 50.6 / km² |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | 2.9 million | 131,383.5 km² | 21.8 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Laja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Laja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laja | 45,024 tn | 1.53 tn | 77.5 tons/km² |
| La Paz Department (Bolivia) | 4,394,651 tn | 1.53 tn | 33.4 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 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
Laja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 45,024 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 77.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/18 | 6:51 AM | 4.3 | 88.6 km | 211,010 m | 20km WNW of Desaguadero, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/16 | 11:38 PM | 4.2 | 97.6 km | 175,720 m | 15km W of Sorata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/15 | 5:16 AM | 4.5 | 84.3 km | 204,320 m | 28km SSW of Desaguadero, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/14 | 6:22 AM | 4.3 | 88.1 km | 19,500 m | 35km NNW of Coroico, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/14 | 6:08 AM | 4.9 | 89.7 km | 16,670 m | 26km S of Chulumani, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/14 | 1:23 PM | 4.7 | 87 km | 213,870 m | 17km WSW of Desaguadero, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/12 | 11:41 PM | 4.3 | 84.4 km | 193,200 m | Peru-Bolivia border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/11 | 3:40 PM | 4.2 | 88.7 km | 213,800 m | Peru-Bolivia border region | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/08 | 8:49 AM | 4.5 | 47.8 km | 212,000 m | La Paz, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/08 | 12:00 PM | 4 | 86.5 km | 10,000 m | La Paz, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Laja
Laja is a location in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Laja Municipality, the second municipal section of the Los Andes Province.
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