Categories in Limón
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Limón
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 189 |
| Shopping | 170 |
| Education | 139 |
| Churches | 110 |
| Other accommodation | 96 |
| Clothing stores | 82 |
| Corporate management | 73 |
| Car repair | 72 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 70 |
| Hotels and motels | 51 |
| Public administration | 49 |
| Beauty salons | 47 |
Limón Facts
| Area | 49.5 km² |
| Population | 67,299 |
| Male Population | 31,637 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 35,662 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +77.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.3% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 26, Female: 27.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Cieneguita, Jamaica Town, Limoncito, Hospital, Los Laureles |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.99074, -83.03596 |
| Postal Codes | 70101, 70102, 70103, 70104 |
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Limón Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,002 | 51,042 | 59,947 | 62,967 | 67,299 |
| Population Density | 767.7 / km² | 1,031.2 / km² | 1,211.1 / km² | 1,272.1 / km² | 1,359.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Limón Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limón | +65.7% | +23.4% | +5% |
| Limón Province | +141.4% | +59.5% | +24% |
| Costa Rica | +129.2% | +55.2% | +22.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Limón Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limón | 26.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26 yrs |
| Limón Province | 25.2 yrs | 25.2 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Limón Population Density
Population Density: 1,360 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limón | 67,299 | 49.5 km² | 1,360 / km² |
| Limón Province | 432,438 | 9,200.3 km² | 47 / 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
Limón Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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.
Neighborhoods in Limón
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Limón
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Limón
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
Limón CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limón | 110,997 tn | 1.65 tn | 2,242.4 tons/km² |
| Limón Province | 1,044,926 tn | 2.42 tn | 113.6 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
Limón CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 110,997 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,242.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8.3) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/19 | 9:30 PM | 4.6 | 79 km | 10,000 m | 19km NE of Buenos Aires, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/19 | 1:44 PM | 4.7 | 71.8 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Guabito, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/18 | 6:45 AM | 4.2 | 39.6 km | 10,060 m | 18km SSW of Batan, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/17 | 9:38 PM | 4 | 64.4 km | 17,370 m | 7km ENE of Turrialba, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/17 | 3:14 PM | 4.4 | 75 km | 10,000 m | 72km NNE of Matina, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/16 | 2:25 PM | 4.6 | 63.5 km | 10,000 m | 61km NNE of Matina, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/15 | 2:45 PM | 4.2 | 50.7 km | 18,030 m | 15km S of Siquirres, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/15 | 7:27 AM | 4.5 | 12.8 km | 17,790 m | 12km NW of Puerto Limon, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 6:43 PM | 4.5 | 52.4 km | 16,000 m | 4km S of Siquirres, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/13 | 9:41 AM | 5.7 | 77.1 km | 9,200 m | 12km SSW of Guabito, Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Limón
Puerto Limón, commonly known as Limón (Spanish for "lemon"), is the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the cantón (county) of Limón in Costa Rica. It is the second-largest city in Costa Rica after the capital, San José, with a..
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