Businesses in Vara Blanca
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Restaurants: 30.2%
Hotels & Travel: 21.7%
Shopping: 11.3%
Sports & Activities: 9.4%
Food: 7.5%
Education: 6.6%
Industry: 6.6%
Other: 6.6%
| Area of Vara Blanca, San José Province | 258.2 km² |
| Population | 815 |
| Male Population | 415 (51%) |
| Female Population | 400 (49%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +81.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +9.2% |
| Median Age | 28.3 |
| Male Median Age | 28 |
| Female Median Age | 28.6 |
| Local Time | Tuesday 1:04 AM |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.15267° / -83.98211° |
| Postal Codes | 40105 |
Vara Blanca, San José Province - Map
Vara Blanca, San José Province Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 449 | 651 | 746 | 815 |
| Population Density | 1.74 / km² | 2.52 / km² | 2.89 / km² | 3.16 / km² |
Vara Blanca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vara Blanca, San José Province | +81.5% | +25.2% | +9.2% |
| Heredia | +211.6% | +86.7% | +36.4% |
| Costa Rica | +129.2% | +55.2% | +22.5% |
Vara Blanca, San José Province Median Age
Median Age: 28.3 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vara Blanca, San José Province | 28.3 years | 28.6 years | 28 years |
| Heredia | 29.8 years | 30.6 years | 29 years |
| Costa Rica | 28.6 years | 29.2 years | 27.9 years |
Vara Blanca, San José Province Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 30 | 30 | 61 |
| 5-9 | 35 | 31 | 66 |
| 10-14 | 38 | 34 | 72 |
| 15-19 | 42 | 41 | 84 |
| 20-24 | 40 | 39 | 79 |
| 25-29 | 39 | 34 | 73 |
| 30-34 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| 35-39 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 40-44 | 25 | 28 | 54 |
| 45-49 | 28 | 26 | 55 |
| 50-54 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 55-59 | 20 | 17 | 38 |
| 60-64 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 65-69 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 70-74 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 75-79 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 80-84 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 85 Plus | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Vara Blanca, San José Province Population Density
Population Density: 3.16 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vara Blanca, San José Province | 815 | 258.2 km² | 3.16 / km² |
| Heredia | 496,887 | 2,663.1 km² | 186.6 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Vara Blanca, San José Province Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Vara Blanca, San José Province CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vara Blanca, San José Province | 2,630 t | 3.23 t | 10.2 t/km² |
| Heredia | 1,236,347 t | 2.49 t | 464.3 t/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,132 t | 2.51 t | 234 t/km² |
Vara Blanca, San José Province CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,630 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.23 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10.2 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (9.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/18 | 6:12 AM | 4.7 | 0.9 km | 18,860 m | 18km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 3:25 PM | 4.2 | 28.3 km | 88,670 m | 7km SE of Rio Segundo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/17 | 6:34 PM | 3.3 | 4 km | 13,040 m | 22km W of Guapiles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/17 | 6:41 PM | 3.4 | 23.1 km | 12,210 m | 8km N of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/16 | 4:25 PM | 5.3 | 29.6 km | 1,320 m | 9km NE of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/16 | 8:00 PM | 4.2 | 23.4 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 12:56 PM | 3.3 | 24 km | 9,810 m | 1km SE of San Francisco, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/15 | 8:10 AM | 4.6 | 0.7 km | 15,930 m | 19km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/15 | 7:50 PM | 4.8 | 25.4 km | 8,310 m | 5km NW of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/15 | 2:09 AM | 4.6 | 24.9 km | 10,000 m | 3km WSW of Santo Domingo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
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