Categories in Mindelo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mindelo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 62 |
| Other accommodation | 54 |
| Corporate management | 54 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 48 |
| Hotels and motels | 37 |
| Education | 36 |
| Shopping | 28 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 24 |
| Real estate | 22 |
| Tour operators | 21 |
| Travel agencies | 19 |
| Electronics stores | 18 |
Mindelo Facts
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population | 65,319 |
| Male Population | 32,925 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 32,394 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +158.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.8% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 25.1, Female: 25.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Chã de Monte Sossego, Alto Mira-Mar, Chã do Cemitério, Alto de São Nicolau |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cape Verde Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.89014, -24.98042 |
| Postal Codes | 2110 |
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Mindelo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,271 | 36,801 | 51,119 | 62,318 | 65,319 |
| Population Density | 4,543.1 / km² | 6,615.9 / km² | 9,189.9 / km² | 11,203.2 / km² | 11,742.7 / km² |
Mindelo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 21.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindelo | +146.6% | +69.3% | +21.9% |
| São Vicente, Cape Verde | +156.9% | +76.4% | +27% |
| Cape Verde | +97.1% | +56.2% | +20.7% |
Mindelo Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindelo | 25.4 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| São Vicente, Cape Verde | 25.4 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
| Cape Verde | 23 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
Mindelo Population Density
Population Density: 11,743 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindelo | 65,319 | 5.6 km² | 11,743 / km² |
| São Vicente, Cape Verde | 80,283 | 264.3 km² | 304 / km² |
| Cape Verde | 455,281 | 4,124.8 km² | 110 / km² |
Mindelo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
- 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 Mindelo
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mindelo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mindelo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Mindelo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindelo | 161,292 tn | 2.47 tn | 28,996.4 tons/km² |
| São Vicente, Cape Verde | 152,430 tn | 1.9 tn | 576.8 tons/km² |
| Cape Verde | 853,612 tn | 1.87 tn | 206.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 161,292 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28,996.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29/87 | 9:52 AM | 4.4 | 83.1 km | 10,000 m | Cape Verde | usgs.gov |
Mindelo
Mindelo (Cape Verdean Creole: Mindel’) is a port city in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and this island's municipality. The city is home to 93% of the enti..
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