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Major Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 1,089 |
| Male Population | 548 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 541 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +53.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.3% |
| Median Age | 33.2 years (Male: 32.9, Female: 33.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -27.41273, -48.94267 |
| Postal Codes | 88260 |
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Major Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 709 | 916 | 1,006 | 1,059 | 1,089 |
| Population Density | 420.1 / km² | 542.8 / km² | 596.1 / km² | 627.6 / km² | 645.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Major Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | +49.4% | +15.6% | +5.3% |
| Santa Catarina (state) | +119.9% | +51.4% | +25.1% |
| Brazil | +91.5% | +38.1% | +18.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Major Median Age
Median Age: 33.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | 33.2 yrs | 33.6 yrs | 32.9 yrs |
| Santa Catarina (state) | 30.9 yrs | 31.7 yrs | 30.2 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Major Population Density
Population Density: 645 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | 1,089 | 1.688 km² | 645 / km² |
| Santa Catarina (state) | 6.9 million | 95,736.2 km² | 72.2 / 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
Major 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Major
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
Major CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | 3,701 tn | 3.4 tn | 2,192.9 tons/km² |
| Santa Catarina (state) | 23,862,691 tn | 3.45 tn | 249.3 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
Major CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,701 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,192.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/18 | 12:28 PM | 3.2 | 33.7 km | 10,000 m | 4km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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