Las Salinas Facts
| Area | 91.7 km² |
| Population | 4,557 |
| Male Population | 2,309 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,248 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.7% |
| Median Age | 22.3 years (Male: 22.3, Female: 22.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,127 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Las Salinas |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.27485, -71.31596 |
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Las Salinas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,278 | 6,144 | 5,677 | 4,180 | 4,557 | 4,514 | 4,490 |
| Population Density | 46.7 / km² | 67 / km² | 61.9 / km² | 45.6 / km² | 49.7 / km² | 49.2 / km² | 49 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLas Salinas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Salinas | +6.5% | -25.8% | -19.7% |
| Barahona Province | — | — | — |
| Dominican Republic | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Las Salinas Median Age
Median Age: 22.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Salinas | 22.3 yrs | 22.2 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Barahona Province | 22.5 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Dominican Republic | 25.3 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Las Salinas Population Density
Population Density: 49.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Salinas | 4,557 | 91.7 km² | 49.7 / km² |
| Barahona Province | 199,771 | 1,657.5 km² | 121 / 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
Las Salinas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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
Las Salinas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,187 | $3,996 | $6,665 | $6,654 | $7,541 | $9,330 | $10,632 | $11,127 |
| Total GDP | $408.5K | $540.2K | $960.6K | $1.2M | $1.8M | $2.7M | $3.1M | $3.3M |
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
Las Salinas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Salinas | 10,088 tn | 2.21 tn | 110 tons/km² |
| Barahona Province | 440,129 tn | 2.2 tn | 265.5 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
Las Salinas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,088 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 110 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.1) |
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17/19 | 5:02 PM | 3.9 | 79.1 km | 16,970 m | 5km NE of Estebania, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/18 | 4:15 PM | 3.5 | 92 km | 10,000 m | 0km S of Thomazeau, Haiti | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/17 | 5:44 PM | 4.9 | 90.9 km | 23,080 m | 9km SSE of San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/17 | 9:25 PM | 4 | 94.5 km | 34,420 m | 5km SE of San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/16 | 4:46 PM | 4.6 | 20.5 km | 17,210 m | 6km S of Neiba, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/15 | 4:46 PM | 4.1 | 92.5 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/15 | 1:47 AM | 4.8 | 90.6 km | 10,000 m | 14km S of San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/15 | 12:38 AM | 4.6 | 94.5 km | 10,000 m | 13km SSE of San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/15 | 10:30 PM | 4 | 17.9 km | 27,690 m | 6km WSW of Mella, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/15 | 6:13 PM | 4.3 | 79.9 km | 20,120 m | 23km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Las Salinas
Las Salinas is a town in the Barahona province of the Dominican Republic. the battle in present-day Peru, see battle of Las Salinas.
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