Categories in Pocora
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pocora
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 |
| Churches | 17 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Religion | 10 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Beauty salons | 6 |
| Car repair | 5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
| Bakeries | 5 |
Pocora Facts
| Area | 59.8 km² |
| Population | 7,464 |
| Male Population | 3,724 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 3,740 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +151.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.6% |
| Median Age | 25.9 years (Male: 25.6, Female: 26.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Pocora Sur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.17185, -83.60439 |
| Postal Codes | 70304, 70603 |
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Pocora Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,968 | 4,625 | 5,848 | 6,997 | 7,464 |
| Population Density | 49.7 / km² | 77.4 / km² | 97.9 / km² | 117.1 / km² | 124.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pocora Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocora | +135.7% | +51.3% | +19.6% |
| 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
Pocora Median Age
Median Age: 25.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocora | 25.9 yrs | 26.2 yrs | 25.6 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)
Pocora Population Density
Population Density: 125 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocora | 7,464 | 59.8 km² | 125 / 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
Pocora Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Pocora
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
Pocora CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocora | 17,137 tn | 2.3 tn | 286.8 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
Pocora CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,137 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 286.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9.6) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | Low (3) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/18 | 2:12 PM | 4.7 | 40.8 km | 18,860 m | 18km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/18 | 6:45 AM | 4.2 | 36.4 km | 10,060 m | 18km SSW of Batan, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/17 | 2:34 AM | 3.3 | 42.2 km | 13,040 m | 22km W of Guapiles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/17 | 1:41 AM | 3.4 | 37.7 km | 12,210 m | 8km N of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/17 | 9:38 PM | 4 | 26.6 km | 17,370 m | 7km ENE of Turrialba, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/16 | 12:25 AM | 5.3 | 33.2 km | 1,320 m | 9km NE of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/16 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 64.3 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/16 | 6:09 AM | 4.5 | 56 km | 15,510 m | 38km NNW of Roxana, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 8:56 PM | 3.3 | 60 km | 9,810 m | 1km SE of San Francisco, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/15 | 3:10 PM | 4.6 | 41.8 km | 15,930 m | 19km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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