Businesses in Alajuela
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 20.6%
Restaurants: 16.1%
Food: 7.7%
Medical: 7.1%
Hotels & Travel: 6.4%
Professional Services: 5.6%
Automotive: 5.5%
Beauty & Spas: 5.4%
Other: 25.7%
| Area of Alajuela, Alajuela Province | 8.9 km² |
| Population | 44,482 |
| Male Population | 21,192 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 23,290 (52.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +58.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +3.7% |
| Median Age | 32.7 |
| Male Median Age | 31.2 |
| Female Median Age | 34.1 |
| Neighborhoods | Agonía, Carmen, Catedral, Llano, Merced, Pavas, Tejar |
| Local Time | Tuesday 1:49 AM |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.01625° / -84.21163° |
| Postal Codes | 20101, 20102, 20104, 20106, 20109, More |
Alajuela, Alajuela Province - Map
Alajuela, Alajuela Province Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,053 | 37,161 | 42,905 | 44,482 |
| Population Density | 3,159 / km² | 4,184 / km² | 4,831 / km² | 5,009 / km² |
Alajuela Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.7% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela, Alajuela Province | +58.6% | +19.7% | +3.7% |
| Alajuela Province | +179.2% | +73.8% | +30.4% |
| Costa Rica | +129.2% | +55.2% | +22.5% |
Alajuela, Alajuela Province Median Age
Median Age: 32.7 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela, Alajuela Province | 32.7 years | 34.1 years | 31.2 years |
| Alajuela Province | 27.9 years | 28.4 years | 27.4 years |
| Costa Rica | 28.6 years | 29.2 years | 27.9 years |
Alajuela, Alajuela Province Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,404 | 1,399 | 2,803 |
| 5-9 | 1,505 | 1,394 | 2,900 |
| 10-14 | 1,641 | 1,545 | 3,186 |
| 15-19 | 1,727 | 1,706 | 3,433 |
| 20-24 | 2,059 | 2,025 | 4,084 |
| 25-29 | 1,828 | 2,079 | 3,907 |
| 30-34 | 1,739 | 1,819 | 3,559 |
| 35-39 | 1,405 | 1,552 | 2,957 |
| 40-44 | 1,396 | 1,506 | 2,903 |
| 45-49 | 1,316 | 1,526 | 2,842 |
| 50-54 | 1,269 | 1,546 | 2,815 |
| 55-59 | 1,048 | 1,277 | 2,325 |
| 60-64 | 798 | 1,002 | 1,800 |
| 65-69 | 622 | 819 | 1,442 |
| 70-74 | 504 | 697 | 1,202 |
| 75-79 | 393 | 500 | 894 |
| 80-84 | 268 | 465 | 734 |
| 85 Plus | 269 | 434 | 703 |
Alajuela, Alajuela Province Population Density
Population Density: 5,009 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela, Alajuela Province | 44,482 | 8.9 km² | 5,009 / km² |
| Alajuela Province | 963,000 | 9,773.9 km² | 98.5 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Alajuela, Alajuela Province Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Business distribution by price for Alajuela, Alajuela Province
Inexpensive: 53.1%
Moderate: 38.5%
Expensive: 7%
Very Expensive: 1.4%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Alajuela, Alajuela Province CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela, Alajuela Province | 126,800 t | 2.85 t | 14,279 t/km² |
| Alajuela Province | 2,439,180 t | 2.53 t | 249.6 t/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,132 t | 2.51 t | 234 t/km² |
Alajuela, Alajuela Province CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 126,800 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.85 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,279 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | High (7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
5. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/18 | 8:39 PM | 3.8 | 14 km | 10,000 m | 1km S of Salitral, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 3:25 PM | 4.2 | 19.4 km | 88,670 m | 7km SE of Rio Segundo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 8:00 PM | 4.2 | 8.4 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 12:56 PM | 3.3 | 11 km | 9,810 m | 1km SE of San Francisco, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/15 | 2:09 AM | 4.6 | 4.7 km | 10,000 m | 3km WSW of Santo Domingo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/14 | 12:23 AM | 4.2 | 6.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km S of San Antonio, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/14 | 11:48 AM | 4.1 | 8.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km NNE of Carrillos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/13 | 2:52 PM | 4.6 | 7.5 km | 98,310 m | 1km N of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/13 | 2:53 AM | 4.5 | 17.8 km | 88,000 m | 8km SSE of Rio Segundo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/12 | 10:54 PM | 4.4 | 19.7 km | 71,600 m | Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
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