Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lethem, Guyana
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 6 | 3.9 |
| Other accommodation | 6 | 4 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | 4 |
| Department stores | 5 | 3.9 |
Lethem, Guyana Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 7,563 |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +161.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.4% |
| Area Codes | 772 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Guyana Time |
| Lat & Lng | 3.38333, -59.80000 |
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Lethem, Guyana Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,890 | 4,028 | 5,166 | 7,402 | 7,563 |
| Population Density | 1,651.4 / km² | 2,301.7 / km² | 2,952 / km² | 4,229.7 / km² | 4,321.7 / km² |
Lethem, Guyana Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 43.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lethem, Guyana | +156.1% | +83.8% | +43.3% |
| Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo | -7.3% | -1.5% | -1.8% |
| Guyana | +3.4% | +6.2% | +3.1% |
Lethem, Guyana Population Density
Population Density: 4,322 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lethem, Guyana | 7,563 | 1.75 km² | 4,322 / km² |
| Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo | 40,248 | 16,576.1 km² | 2.4 / km² |
| Guyana | 734,497 | 196,492.2 km² | 3.7 / km² |
Lethem, Guyana Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lethem, Guyana
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lethem, Guyana CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lethem, Guyana | 16,386 tn | 2.17 tn | 9,363.4 tons/km² |
| Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo | 87,195 tn | 2.17 tn | 5.3 tons/km² |
| Guyana | 1,594,687 tn | 2.17 tn | 8.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,386 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,363.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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.
Lethem, Guyana
Lethem is a town in Guyana, located in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of the South American Country. It is named after Sir Gordon James Lethem, who was the Governor of British Guiana from 1941 to 12 April 1947.
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