Categories in Las Terrenas
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Las Terrenas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 212 |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 104 |
| Hotels and motels | 93 |
| Real estate | 69 |
| Shopping | 52 |
| Apartments | 47 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 35 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 32 |
| Beauty salons | 27 |
| Travel and transportation | 26 |
Las Terrenas Facts
| Area | 92.5 km² |
| Population | 21,713 |
| Male Population | 11,268 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 10,445 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +685.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +53.6% |
| Median Age | 25 years (Male: 25.9, Female: 24) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $12,761 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | El Centro, Playa Bonita, Pueblo de los Pescadores, La Iglesia, Las Terrenas |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 19.31102, -69.54280 |
| Postal Codes | 32200 |
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Las Terrenas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,765 | 9,219 | 14,140 | 22,664 | 21,713 | 22,005 | 22,200 |
| Population Density | 29.9 / km² | 99.7 / km² | 152.9 / km² | 245 / km² | 234.7 / km² | 237.9 / km² | 240 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLas Terrenas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 53.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Terrenas | +685.3% | +135.5% | +53.6% |
| Samaná Province | — | — | — |
| Dominican Republic | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Las Terrenas Median Age
Median Age: 25 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Terrenas | 25 yrs | 24 yrs | 25.9 yrs |
| Samaná Province | 25.2 yrs | 24.8 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Dominican Republic | 25.3 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Las Terrenas Population Density
Population Density: 235 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Terrenas | 21,713 | 92.5 km² | 235 / km² |
| Samaná Province | 106,855 | 863.8 km² | 124 / 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 Terrenas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 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 Las Terrenas
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Las Terrenas
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Las Terrenas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Las Terrenas
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 Terrenas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,977 | $4,824 | $6,781 | $6,964 | $6,892 | $8,424 | $10,084 | $12,761 |
| Total GDP | $38.3M | $56.4M | $90.7M | $108.9M | $125.8M | $168.1M | $205.2M | $260.5M |
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 Terrenas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Terrenas | 53,764 tn | 2.48 tn | 581.2 tons/km² |
| Samaná Province | 252,866 tn | 2.37 tn | 292.7 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 Terrenas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 53,764 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 581.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/18 | 1:55 AM | 3.9 | 40.9 km | 32,009 m | 13km E of Sabana de La Mar, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/18 | 2:10 AM | 3.8 | 38 km | 74,860 m | 14km E of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/18 | 9:13 AM | 4.7 | 36.1 km | 83,970 m | 13km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/17 | 2:47 PM | 4.5 | 34.5 km | 10,000 m | 2km SE of El Factor, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/17 | 7:15 AM | 4.1 | 41.5 km | 92,260 m | 9km E of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/16 | 12:52 AM | 4.2 | 26.3 km | 10,000 m | 17km NNE of Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/16 | 10:08 PM | 4.5 | 19.5 km | 84,270 m | 8km S of Sanchez, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/16 | 3:53 PM | 3.4 | 34.8 km | 49,440 m | 29km NNE of Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/15 | 5:31 AM | 4.2 | 16.8 km | 30,730 m | 9km W of Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/15 | 7:51 PM | 4.2 | 13.5 km | 82,140 m | 5km WNW of Sanchez, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Las Terrenas
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