Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Désirade
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
La Désirade Facts
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Population | 1,216 |
| Male Population | 632 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 584 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -4.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.5% |
| Median Age | 40 years (Male: 38, Female: 42.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.31667, -61.03333 |
| Postal Codes | 97127 |
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La Désirade Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,273 | 1,398 | 1,439 | 1,368 | 1,216 |
| Population Density | 67.9 / km² | 74.6 / km² | 76.7 / km² | 73 / km² | 64.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Désirade Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Désirade | +7.5% | -2.1% | -4.9% |
| Guadeloupe | +42.5% | +19.5% | +8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Désirade Median Age
Median Age: 40 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Désirade | 40 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 38 yrs |
| Guadeloupe | 37.8 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Désirade Population Density
Population Density: 64.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Désirade | 1,216 | 18.8 km² | 64.9 / km² |
| Guadeloupe | 361,115 | 1,668.9 km² | 216 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Désirade Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Désirade
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
Guadeloupe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadeloupe | 1,866,743 tn | 5.17 tn | 1,118.5 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
Guadeloupe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,866,743 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,118.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.9) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25/19 | 10:15 AM | 4.7 | 29.8 km | 10,000 m | 31km SE of Grande Anse, Guadeloupe | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/17 | 12:20 AM | 4.3 | 39.4 km | 42,160 m | 42km ESE of Grande Anse, Guadeloupe | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/16 | 1:36 PM | 4.4 | 43.5 km | 23,940 m | 46km ESE of Grande Anse, Guadeloupe | usgs.gov |
| 10/18/13 | 4:01 AM | 4.4 | 38.4 km | 55,220 m | 41km ESE of Grande Anse, Guadeloupe | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/12 | 1:50 AM | 4 | 33.6 km | 29,400 m | Guadeloupe region, Leeward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/12 | 4:32 PM | 4.4 | 39.8 km | 10,000 m | Guadeloupe region, Leeward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/10 | 11:12 PM | 5.2 | 26 km | 34,000 m | Guadeloupe region, Leeward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/10 | 10:43 PM | 5 | 33.9 km | 64,500 m | Guadeloupe region, Leeward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/08 | 9:26 AM | 3.2 | 39.4 km | 32,000 m | Guadeloupe region, Leeward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/08 | 9:50 AM | 3.7 | 28.3 km | 35,000 m | Guadeloupe region, Leeward Islands | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
La Désirade
La Désirade is an island in the French West Indies, located at the eastern end of Guadeloupe island group, in the Lesser Antilles. has a land area of 20.64 km² (7.97 sq. miles) and a population of 1,595 in 2006, with a population density of 77 inh. ..
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