Laguna Facts
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Population | 2,077 |
| Male Population | 1,025 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 1,052 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +118.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.9% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 28.6, Female: 27.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.20951, -84.40074 |
| Postal Codes | 21102, 21107 |
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Laguna Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 951 | 1,421 | 1,732 | 1,934 | 2,077 |
| Population Density | 50.6 / km² | 75.5 / km² | 92.1 / km² | 102.8 / km² | 110.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Laguna Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna | +103.4% | +36.1% | +11.7% |
| Alajuela Province | +179.2% | +73.8% | +30.4% |
| Costa Rica | +129.2% | +55.2% | +22.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Laguna Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna | 28.2 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 28.6 yrs |
| Alajuela Province | 27.9 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 27.4 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Laguna Population Density
Population Density: 110 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna | 2,077 | 18.8 km² | 110 / km² |
| Alajuela Province | 963,000 | 9,773.9 km² | 98.5 / 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
Laguna Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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 Laguna
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
Laguna CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna | 5,593 tn | 2.69 tn | 297.3 tons/km² |
| Alajuela Province | 2,439,181 tn | 2.53 tn | 249.6 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
Laguna CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,593 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 297.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (9.5) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/19 | 9:14 PM | 4.8 | 20.4 km | 102,760 m | 10km S of Pital, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/18 | 4:39 AM | 3.8 | 42.5 km | 10,000 m | 1km S of Salitral, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/18 | 2:12 PM | 4.7 | 47.1 km | 18,860 m | 18km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/18 | 1:06 PM | 4.3 | 33.7 km | 122,690 m | 7km ESE of Fortuna, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 11:25 PM | 4.2 | 18 km | 88,670 m | 7km SE of Rio Segundo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/17 | 2:34 AM | 3.3 | 45.2 km | 13,040 m | 22km W of Guapiles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/16 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 27.2 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 8:56 PM | 3.3 | 40 km | 9,810 m | 1km SE of San Francisco, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/15 | 3:10 PM | 4.6 | 45.9 km | 15,930 m | 19km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/15 | 7:33 AM | 4.6 | 33.5 km | 76,000 m | 15km N of Miramar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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