Categories in Sosúa
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sosúa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 181 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 175 | — |
| Real estate | 113 | 22 years |
| Hotels and motels | 90 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 81 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 74 | — |
| Shopping | 61 | — |
| Apartments | 53 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 37 | — |
| Clothing stores | 28 | — |
| Education | 27 | — |
Sosúa Facts
| Area | 235.6 km² |
| Population | 46,710 |
| Male Population | 23,805 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 22,905 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +163.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.5% |
| Median Age | 25.1 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 24.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,785 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 19.75220, -70.51995 |
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Sosúa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,699 | 38,122 | 46,491 | 51,039 | 46,710 | 46,304 | 45,373 |
| Population Density | 75.1 / km² | 161.8 / km² | 197.4 / km² | 216.7 / km² | 198.3 / km² | 196.6 / km² | 192.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSosúa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sosúa | +163.9% | +22.5% | +0.5% |
| Puerto Plata province | — | — | — |
| Dominican Republic | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sosúa Median Age
Median Age: 25.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sosúa | 25.1 yrs | 24.8 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Puerto Plata province | 26.9 yrs | 26.9 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Dominican Republic | 25.3 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 25.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sosúa Population Density
Population Density: 198 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sosúa | 46,710 | 235.6 km² | 198 / km² |
| Puerto Plata province | 328,429 | 1,825.5 km² | 180 / 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
Sosúa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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
Sosúa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,938 | $2,874 | $3,749 | $4,801 | $10,158 | $12,194 | $10,969 | $11,785 |
| Total GDP | $58.8M | $60.9M | $82.3M | $108.3M | $232.3M | $288.6M | $276.4M | $296.7M |
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
Sosúa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sosúa | 129,626 tn | 2.78 tn | 550.3 tons/km² |
| Puerto Plata province | 915,824 tn | 2.79 tn | 501.7 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
Sosúa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 129,626 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 550.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/19 | 10:27 PM | 3.2 | 33.4 km | 21,670 m | 5km SE of Altamira, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/19 | 3:51 AM | 4.3 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | 9km SSW of Veragua Arriba, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/19 | 2:31 AM | 3.1 | 41.8 km | 27,310 m | 2km SSW of Moca, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/18 | 6:02 PM | 4.4 | 38.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km W of Imbert, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/17 | 9:42 AM | 3.8 | 11.7 km | 26,960 m | 10km N of Sosua, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/17 | 1:06 AM | 4 | 31.6 km | 22,350 m | 10km N of Salsipuedes, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/17 | 12:54 AM | 4.4 | 36.9 km | 17,210 m | 35km NNE of Sosua, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/16 | 6:23 PM | 3.4 | 32 km | 34,500 m | 4km NE of Juan Lopez Abajo, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/16 | 10:56 PM | 3.9 | 19.8 km | 20,690 m | 8km E of Cabarete, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/16 | 10:13 PM | 3.8 | 32.2 km | 24,620 m | 8km N of Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sosúa
Sosúa is a small town in the Puerto Plata province of the Dominican Republic. Located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) from the Gregorio Luperón International Airport in San Felipe de Puerto Plata, the town is accessed primarily by Camino Cinco, or Hig..
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