Desterro do Melo Facts
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population | 1,418 |
| Male Population | 693 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 725 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +0.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.7% |
| Median Age | 34.5 years (Male: 32.3, Female: 36.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -21.14722, -43.51778 |
| Postal Codes | 36210 |
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Desterro do Melo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,415 | 1,556 | 1,536 | 1,377 | 1,418 |
| Population Density | 943.3 / km² | 1,037.3 / km² | 1,024 / km² | 918 / km² | 945.3 / km² |
Desterro do Melo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 10.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desterro do Melo | -2.7% | -11.5% | -10.4% |
| Minas Gerais | +76.6% | +30.1% | +13.6% |
| Brazil | +91.5% | +38.1% | +18.2% |
Desterro do Melo Median Age
Median Age: 34.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desterro do Melo | 34.5 yrs | 36.8 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
| Minas Gerais | 30.8 yrs | 31.6 yrs | 30 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Desterro do Melo Population Density
Population Density: 945 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desterro do Melo | 1,418 | 1.5 km² | 945 / km² |
| Minas Gerais | 21 million | 586,522.1 km² | 35.9 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Desterro do Melo 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Desterro do Melo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Desterro do Melo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desterro do Melo | 3,655 tn | 2.58 tn | 2,437 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) | 3,655 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,437 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Desterro do Melo
Desterro do Melo is a Brazilian municipality located in the south of the state of Minas Gerais. Its population in 2007 was 3,198 people in a total area of 142 km². The altitude of the municipal seat is 1,085 meters. The city belongs to the mesoregion..
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