Categories in Nerja
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nerja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 483 |
| Real estate | 355 |
| Other accommodation | 336 |
| Shopping | 192 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 165 |
| Hotels and motels | 130 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 120 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 101 |
| Clothing stores | 90 |
| Corporate management | 82 |
| Lawyers legal | 67 |
| Beauty salons | 66 |
| Cafes | 63 |
| Travel agencies | 59 |
Nerja Facts
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population | 12,285 |
| Male Population | 6,116 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 6,169 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +65.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.7% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 41.2, Female: 44) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Churriana, San Pedro, La Princesa, El Molinillo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.75278, -3.87440 |
| Postal Codes | 29780 |
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Nerja Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,415 | 8,983 | 10,097 | 12,305 | 12,285 |
| Population Density | 2,471.7 / km² | 2,994.3 / km² | 3,365.7 / km² | 4,101.7 / km² | 4,095 / km² |
Nerja Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 21.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerja | +65.9% | +37% | +21.9% |
| Spain | +28.4% | +17.7% | +13.2% |
Nerja Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerja | 42.6 yrs | 44 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Nerja Population Density
Population Density: 4,095 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerja | 12,285 | 3 km² | 4,095 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Nerja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- 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 Nerja
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Nerja
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Nerja
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nerja
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nerja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerja | 62,708 tn | 5.1 tn | 20,902.6 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 62,708 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,902.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/31/17 | 11:16 PM | 3.9 | 31.1 km | 10,000 m | 3km N of Albunuelas, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/14 | 6:36 PM | 4.2 | 15.6 km | 62,200 m | 8km SSW of Arenas del Rey, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/14 | 12:20 AM | 3.8 | 25.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km W of Albunuelas, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/10 | 10:08 PM | 6.3 | 37.9 km | 609,800 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/07 | 6:54 PM | 3.2 | 11.8 km | 50,500 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/07 | 12:39 AM | 3.2 | 31.4 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/07 | 7:15 AM | 3 | 40.3 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/07 | 11:32 PM | 3.7 | 50.9 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/06 | 3:08 AM | 3.6 | 29.5 km | 55,100 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/04 | 1:18 AM | 3.1 | 41.9 km | 2,100 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
Nerja
Nerja (pronounced: [ˈneɾχa]) is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of La Axarquía. It is on the country's southern Mediterranean coast, a..
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