Categories in Roseau
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersComputer WholesalerFarmingImport Export CompanyWholesale GrocerWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesJewelers and watchesShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAll membership organizationsAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChurchesFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationShipping ServiceComputer Repair ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreAir-conditioning installation and repairArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterHigh SchoolPreschoolPrimary SchoolUniversityFashion DesignerGraphic DesignerPhotographerTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsBreakfast and brunchCafesCake ShopCatererChinese restaurantsDessert ShopFamily RestaurantFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopLoungePizzaPubRestaurantsAccountantAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionInsurance AgencyLaw FirmLawyerLawyers legalLegal and financialLegal Professionals & FirmsLegal ServicesDentistsGeneral HospitalMedical CenterMedical clinicMedical OfficeBarbersBeauty salonsDay spaHair SalonManicures and pedicuresMassageTattoo ShopAdvertising AgencyBusiness Administration ServiceBusiness CenterBusiness Development ServiceBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceInternet Marketing ServiceMarketing AgencyPrint ShopApartment BuildingHoliday Apartment RentalReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsBaby StoreBeauty Supply StoreBook stores and newsstandsConvenience storesCosmetics StoreDepartment StoreDepartment storesGift ShopPharmacyShoppingShopping MallShopping otherSupermarketAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesGymPublic parksBed and breakfastsBus StationCourier ServiceFreight forwardingGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingPorts, Terminals, and PiersTaxisTour AgencyTour OperatorTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyTravel and transportationWarehouseUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Roseau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Other accommodation | 41 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 38 |
| Shopping | 36 |
| Corporate management | 32 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 30 |
| Public administration | 27 |
| Electronics stores | 26 |
| Clothing stores | 24 |
| Car rental | 23 |
| Beauty salons | 22 |
| Religion | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
Roseau Facts
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population | 17,764 |
| Male Population | 8,786 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 8,978 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Median Age | 28.2 years (Male: 27.8, Female: 28.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Goodwill, Bath Estate, Newtown, Castle Comfort, Pottersville |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.30174, -61.38808 |
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Roseau Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,306 | 15,530 | 15,926 | 17,445 | 17,764 |
| Population Density | 1,257.7 / km² | 1,365.3 / km² | 1,400.1 / km² | 1,533.6 / km² | 1,561.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Roseau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseau | +21.9% | +12.3% | +9.5% |
| Saint George Parish, Dominica | +24% | +14.6% | +11% |
| Dominica | +11.8% | +8.9% | +8.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Roseau Median Age
Median Age: 28.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseau | 28.2 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 27.8 yrs |
| Saint George Parish, Dominica | 28.2 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 27.8 yrs |
| Dominica | 28.1 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 27.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Roseau Population Density
Population Density: 1,562 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseau | 17,764 | 11.4 km² | 1,562 / km² |
| Saint George Parish, Dominica | 20,233 | 53.5 km² | 378 / km² |
| Dominica | 60,420 | 761.7 km² | 79.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Roseau Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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 Roseau
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Roseau
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Roseau
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
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/18 | 1:17 AM | 3.4 | 14.8 km | 25,670 m | 3km NNW of La Plaine, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/17 | 11:23 PM | 4.2 | 33.4 km | 173,890 m | 26km S of Soufriere, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/16 | 10:08 PM | 5.6 | 15.4 km | 146,000 m | 13km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/16 | 9:39 PM | 4.2 | 25.2 km | 173,040 m | 18km SSW of Soufriere, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 3:54 PM | 4.3 | 26.8 km | 125,590 m | 11km E of La Plaine, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/16 | 6:31 PM | 4.1 | 15.4 km | 135,320 m | 7km ENE of Berekua, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/15 | 5:32 PM | 4.8 | 7.6 km | 142,380 m | 7km ENE of Roseau, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/15 | 12:28 PM | 4.6 | 7.6 km | 138,530 m | 6km E of Mahaut, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/14 | 4:58 AM | 4.1 | 28.4 km | 143,950 m | 20km S of Berekua, Dominica | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/12 | 7:54 PM | 4.5 | 30.7 km | 124,900 m | Dominica region, Leeward Islands | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Roseau
Roseau (Kwéyòl: Wozo) is the capital and largest city of Dominica, with a population of 16,582. It is a small and compact urban settlement, in the Saint George parish and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River and Morne Bruce. Built on the..
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