Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Camalaú
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration | 7 |
| Churches | 7 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| All membership organizations | 5 |
| Post office | 5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
Camalaú Facts
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population | 2,091 |
| Male Population | 955 (45.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,136 (54.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +12.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.8% |
| Median Age | 30.4 years (Male: 29, Female: 31.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,897 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -7.88889, -36.82333 |
| Postal Codes | 58530 |
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Camalaú Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,866 | 2,405 | 2,640 | 2,774 | 2,091 | 2,115 | 2,169 |
| Population Density | 1,571.4 / km² | 2,025.3 / km² | 2,223.2 / km² | 2,336 / km² | 1,760.8 / km² | 1,781.1 / km² | 1,826.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCamalaú Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camalaú | +12.1% | -13.1% | -20.8% |
| Paraíba | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Camalaú Median Age
Median Age: 30.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camalaú | 30.4 yrs | 31.6 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Paraíba | 28.5 yrs | 29.6 yrs | 27.4 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Camalaú Population Density
Population Density: 1,761 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camalaú | 2,091 | 1.188 km² | 1,761 / km² |
| Paraíba | 4 million | 56,469.8 km² | 71.2 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Camalaú 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.
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
Camalaú Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,214 | $3,180 | $3,065 | $3,080 | $4,339 | $4,351 | $3,851 | $3,897 |
| Total GDP | $13.9M | $14.4M | $14.2M | $14.7M | $20.8M | $21M | $19M | $19.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Camalaú CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camalaú | 4,548 tn | 2.17 tn | 3,829.6 tons/km² |
| Paraíba | 9,236,133 tn | 2.3 tn | 163.6 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 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
Camalaú CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,548 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,829.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Camalaú
Camalaú is a municipality in the state of Paraíba (Brazil) in the mesoregion of Borborema and the West Cariri microregion. In 2006, it had an estimated population of 5,492. It has an area of 603 km².
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