Vallegrande Facts
| Area | 2733.7 km² |
| Population | 18,557 |
| Male Population | 9,459 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 9,098 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +35.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.3% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 26.6, Female: 28.1) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -18.48923, -64.10609 |
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Vallegrande Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,695 | 16,176 | 17,291 | 17,406 | 18,557 |
| Population Density | 5 / km² | 5.9 / km² | 6.3 / km² | 6.4 / km² | 6.8 / km² |
Vallegrande Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallegrande | +27.1% | +7.6% | +0.7% |
| Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia) | +192.9% | +86.8% | +42.1% |
| Bolivia | +113.9% | +56.1% | +28.5% |
Vallegrande Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallegrande | 27.3 yrs | 28.1 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia) | 23 yrs | 23 yrs | 22.9 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Vallegrande Population Density
Population Density: 6.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallegrande | 18,557 | 2,733.7 km² | 6.8 / km² |
| Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia) | 2.9 million | 368,985 km² | 7.8 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Vallegrande Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Vallegrande CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallegrande | 30,368 tn | 1.64 tn | 11.1 tons/km² |
| Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia) | 4,737,538 tn | 1.64 tn | 12.8 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,368 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/19 | 12:29 AM | 4.2 | 97.8 km | 601,080 m | 39km E of Padilla, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/18 | 8:52 AM | 5 | 89.8 km | 10,000 m | 37km E of Padilla, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/18 | 1:12 PM | 4.7 | 29.5 km | 13,740 m | 29km ESE of Vallegrande, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/17 | 2:09 PM | 6.5 | 90.2 km | 595,980 m | 41km E of Padilla, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/15 | 4:21 PM | 4.9 | 89.3 km | 35,490 m | 5km ESE of Jorochito, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/15 | 11:58 PM | 4 | 96.7 km | 41,390 m | 41km NE of Abapo, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/14 | 12:11 AM | 4.3 | 92.1 km | 604,550 m | 24km E of Padilla, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/14 | 1:24 PM | 4.3 | 59.5 km | 35,750 m | 14km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/14 | 10:58 AM | 4.2 | 63.6 km | 34,530 m | 18km NNE of Samaipata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/14 | 10:49 AM | 4.6 | 62.9 km | 35,820 m | 17km NNE of Mairana, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Vallegrande
Vallegrande (Spanish: "Big Valley") is a small colonial town in Bolivia, located in the Department of Santa Cruz, some 125 km (bee-line) southwest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It is the capital of the Vallegrande Province and Vallegrande Municipality ..
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