Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pontós
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of houses | 5 |
Pontós Facts
| Area | 15.5 km² |
| Population | 287 |
| Male Population | 156 (54.4%) |
| Female Population | 131 (45.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +154.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +49.5% |
| Median Age | 44.6 years (Male: 44.6, Female: 44.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $42,647 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.18665, 2.91706 |
| Postal Codes | 17773 |
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Pontós Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113 | 156 | 192 | 270 | 287 | 282 | 275 |
| Population Density | 7.3 / km² | 10.1 / km² | 12.4 / km² | 17.4 / km² | 18.5 / km² | 18.2 / km² | 17.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPontós Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 49.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontós | +154% | +84% | +49.5% |
| Spain | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pontós Median Age
Median Age: 44.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontós | 44.6 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 44.6 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pontós Population Density
Population Density: 18.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontós | 287 | 15.5 km² | 18.5 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pontós Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Pontós Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,814 | $35,543 | $42,366 | $45,407 | $42,939 | $42,186 | $38,266 | $42,647 |
| Total GDP | $66.9M | $76.7M | $100.5M | $129.1M | $143.1M | $141.6M | $127.3M | $141.3M |
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
Pontós CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontós | 2,305 tn | 8.03 tn | 148.7 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 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
Pontós CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,305 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 148.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.5) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:37 AM | 4.1 | 24.9 km | 7,850 m | 8km ENE of l'Escala, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/10 | 6:08 AM | 4.1 | 39.9 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/08 | 10:21 AM | 3.8 | 87.8 km | 7,600 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:38 PM | 3.1 | 45 km | 4,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:36 PM | 4.3 | 34.9 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 6:59 PM | 3.2 | 45.1 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 6:48 PM | 3.6 | 45.2 km | 3,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/08 | 8:14 AM | 3.2 | 50.3 km | 4,800 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/08 | 3:27 AM | 3.1 | 42.3 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/07 | 11:32 PM | 3.5 | 26.6 km | 10,700 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pontós
Pontós is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
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