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El Factor Facts
| Area | 129.3 km² |
| Population | 29,670 |
| Male Population | 15,484 (52.2%) |
| Female Population | 14,186 (47.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +171.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.7% |
| Median Age | 25.3 years (Male: 25.7, Female: 24.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,389 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 19.31834, -69.88827 |
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El Factor Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,916 | 18,376 | 21,705 | 29,991 | 29,670 | 30,595 | 31,636 |
| Population Density | 84.4 / km² | 142.1 / km² | 167.8 / km² | 231.9 / km² | 229.4 / km² | 236.6 / km² | 244.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridEl Factor Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 36.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Factor | +171.8% | +61.5% | +36.7% |
| María Trinidad Sánchez Province | — | — | — |
| Dominican Republic | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Factor Median Age
Median Age: 25.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Factor | 25.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| María Trinidad Sánchez Province | 26 yrs | 25.9 yrs | 26.2 yrs |
| Dominican Republic | 25.3 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Factor Population Density
Population Density: 229 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Factor | 29,670 | 129.3 km² | 229 / km² |
| María Trinidad Sánchez Province | 163,048 | 1,210.3 km² | 135 / km² |
| Dominican Republic | 10.5 million | 48,353.1 km² | 217 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Factor Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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.
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
El Factor Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,721 | $4,794 | $5,776 | $6,892 | $7,602 | $10,094 | $9,702 | $11,389 |
| Total GDP | $14.1M | $21.8M | $30.9M | $44.3M | $58M | $86.1M | $87.5M | $105.9M |
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
El Factor CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Factor | 73,462 tn | 2.48 tn | 568.1 tons/km² |
| María Trinidad Sánchez Province | 397,636 tn | 2.44 tn | 328.5 tons/km² |
| Dominican Republic | 25,440,817 tn | 2.42 tn | 526.1 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
El Factor CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,462 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 568.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/18 | 6:04 AM | 4 | 32.5 km | 10,000 m | 4km SSW of Cabrera, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/18 | 5:22 AM | 4.3 | 30.7 km | 10,000 m | 4km NNW of La Entrada, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 2:10 AM | 3.8 | 48 km | 74,860 m | 14km E of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/18 | 12:13 AM | 4.4 | 47.1 km | 89,760 m | 7km SW of Sabana Grande de Boya, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/18 | 9:13 AM | 4.7 | 44.5 km | 83,970 m | 13km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/17 | 2:47 PM | 4.5 | 2.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km SE of El Factor, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/17 | 7:15 AM | 4.1 | 46.6 km | 92,260 m | 9km E of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/17 | 8:26 PM | 4 | 31.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km SE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/17 | 1:04 AM | 4.5 | 38.2 km | 73,420 m | 4km WSW of Cevicos, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/16 | 10:08 PM | 4.5 | 33.1 km | 84,270 m | 8km S of Sanchez, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
El Factor
El Factor is a town in the María Trinidad Sánchez province of the Dominican Republic, hometown of Leopoldo Minaya, an acclaimed Latin American poet.
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