Categories in Tigra
Agricultural ProductionChurchesHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBarbersBeauty salonsFunction Room FacilityHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexPlant NurseryShopping MallSupermarketHoliday HomeHotels and motelsMountain Cabin
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tigra
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 7 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 5 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
Tigra Facts
| Area | 46.1 km² |
| Population | 7,424 |
| Male Population | 3,743 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 3,681 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +155.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +29.7% |
| Median Age | 25.7 years (Male: 25.8, Female: 25.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $19,777 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.34060, -84.58084 |
| Postal Codes | 21008 |
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Tigra Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,904 | 4,272 | 5,726 | 8,145 | 7,424 | 7,775 | 8,269 |
| Population Density | 63 / km² | 92.6 / km² | 124.1 / km² | 176.6 / km² | 161 / km² | 168.6 / km² | 179.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTigra Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigra | +155.6% | +73.8% | +29.7% |
| Alajuela Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tigra Median Age
Median Age: 25.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigra | 25.7 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 25.8 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)
Tigra Population Density
Population Density: 161 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigra | 7,424 | 46.1 km² | 161 / 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
Tigra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Tigra
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
Tigra Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,738 | $9,793 | $9,847 | $10,114 | $14,481 | $17,423 | $19,793 | $19,777 |
| Total GDP | $21.7M | $42.5M | $46.6M | $54.4M | $86.5M | $112.6M | $137.4M | $138.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Tigra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigra | 19,776 tn | 2.66 tn | 428.8 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
Tigra CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,776 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 428.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/19 | 9:14 PM | 4.8 | 32.5 km | 102,760 m | 10km S of Pital, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/19 | 5:39 AM | 4 | 48.3 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNE of Tilaran, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/18 | 1:06 PM | 4.3 | 12.5 km | 122,690 m | 7km ESE of Fortuna, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 11:25 PM | 4.2 | 41.1 km | 88,670 m | 7km SE of Rio Segundo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 7:57 PM | 4.8 | 52.4 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 5:03 PM | 5 | 51 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/18 | 4:00 PM | 4.6 | 48.3 km | 7,110 m | 21km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/17 | 11:01 PM | 4.8 | 39.7 km | 139,090 m | 24km NE of Tilaran, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/16 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 51.6 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/16 | 3:54 AM | 4.2 | 41.5 km | 175,700 m | 25km NNW of Fortuna, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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