Categories in Contagem
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Contagem
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 5,244 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 3,595 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 3,050 | 29 years |
| Clothing stores | 2,488 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 2,326 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 2,179 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 1,959 | 29 years |
| Religion | 1,660 | 34 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,506 | 28 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 1,454 | — |
| Education | 1,423 | 31 years |
| All food and beverage | 1,397 | 26 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 1,218 | 29 years |
| Hardware store | 1,173 | 30 years |
| Shopping other | 1,157 | 28 years |
| Car parts | 1,067 | 28 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 1,051 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,035 | 31 years |
Contagem Facts
| Area | 112.6 km² |
| Population | 380,169 |
| Male Population | 184,709 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 195,460 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +109.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.3% |
| Median Age | 29.8 years (Male: 29.1, Female: 30.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,179 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 31 |
| Neighborhoods | Eldorado, Industrial, Cidade Industrial, Novo Eldorado, Riacho das Pedras |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -19.93167, -44.05361 |
| Postal Codes | 32000, 32010, 32013, 32015, 32016, More |
Map of Contagem
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Contagem Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 181,737 | 261,064 | 308,227 | 361,391 | 380,169 | 392,542 | 404,219 |
| Population Density | 1,614.5 / km² | 2,319.3 / km² | 2,738.3 / km² | 3,210.6 / km² | 3,377.4 / km² | 3,487.3 / km² | 3,591.1 / km² |
Contagem Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contagem | +109.2% | +45.6% | +23.3% |
| Minas Gerais | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Contagem Median Age
Median Age: 29.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contagem | 29.8 yrs | 30.5 yrs | 29.1 yrs |
| Minas Gerais | 30.8 yrs | 31.6 yrs | 30 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Contagem Population Density
Population Density: 3,377 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contagem | 380,169 | 112.6 km² | 3,377 / km² |
| Minas Gerais | 21 million | 586,522.1 km² | 35.9 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Contagem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Neighborhoods in Contagem
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Contagem
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Contagem
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Contagem Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $11,894 | $12,235 | $15,373 | $18,272 | $22,595 | $21,543 | $18,888 | $21,179 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $2.5B | $3.6B | $4.5B | $5.9B | $5.9B | $5.4B | $6.1B |
Contagem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contagem | 1,364,108 tn | 3.59 tn | 12,118.7 tons/km² |
| Minas Gerais | 61,830,304 tn | 2.94 tn | 105.4 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,364,108 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,118.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (9) |
* 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.
Contagem
Contagem (Portuguese pronunciation: [kõˈtaʒẽj]) is a city in the center of the state of Minas Gerais, in Brazil. It is located only 21 kilometers from the capital, Belo Horizonte and forms part of a metropolitan area with a population of 4.8 million...
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