Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Fortuna
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
Fortuna Facts
| Area | 135.7 km² |
| Population | 3,131 |
| Male Population | 1,553 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,578 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.9% |
| Median Age | 28.9 years (Male: 27.9, Female: 29.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.67384, -85.19984 |
| Postal Codes | 50402 |
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Fortuna Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,031 | 2,557 | 2,928 | 2,920 | 3,131 |
| Population Density | 15 / km² | 18.8 / km² | 21.6 / km² | 21.5 / km² | 23.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fortuna Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna | +43.8% | +14.2% | -0.3% |
| Guanacaste Province | +226% | +92.3% | +38.8% |
| Costa Rica | +129.2% | +55.2% | +22.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fortuna Median Age
Median Age: 28.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna | 28.9 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
| Guanacaste Province | 28.1 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Fortuna Population Density
Population Density: 23.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna | 3,131 | 135.7 km² | 23.1 / km² |
| Guanacaste Province | 376,280 | 10,177.8 km² | 37 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fortuna 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Fortuna
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
Fortuna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna | 7,726 tn | 2.47 tn | 56.9 tons/km² |
| Guanacaste Province | 960,098 tn | 2.55 tn | 94.3 tons/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,133 tn | 2.51 tn | 234 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
Fortuna CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,726 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 56.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8.1) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19/19 | 9:25 PM | 4.4 | 33.7 km | 195,120 m | 5km WNW of San Jose, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/19 | 5:39 AM | 4 | 30.1 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNE of Tilaran, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/18 | 2:41 PM | 4.5 | 31.6 km | 170,580 m | 13km SE of Upala, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 7:57 PM | 4.8 | 33.1 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 5:03 PM | 5 | 30.7 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 4:00 PM | 4.6 | 36.1 km | 7,110 m | 21km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/17 | 11:01 PM | 4.8 | 43.3 km | 139,090 m | 24km NE of Tilaran, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/16 | 2:16 AM | 5.1 | 18.4 km | 7,410 m | 8km SSE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/16 | 1:58 AM | 5.3 | 7 km | 8,420 m | 6km ENE of Fortuna, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/16 | 8:38 PM | 4.3 | 29.7 km | 151,690 m | 15km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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