Cascade Facts
| Area | 42.5 km² |
| Population | 81 |
| Male Population | 41 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 40 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +8.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.7% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 26.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.39747, -78.10337 |
| Postal Codes | JMCHR02, JMCHR06, JMCHR09, JMCHR13, JMDEH11 |
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Cascade Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75 | 72 | 85 | 80 | 81 |
| Population Density | 1.8 / km² | 1.7 / km² | 2 / km² | 1.9 / km² | 1.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cascade Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | +6.7% | +11.1% | -5.9% |
| Hanover Parish | +43% | +19% | +8.3% |
| Jamaica | +38.7% | +17.2% | +7.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cascade Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 26.5 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Hanover Parish | 26.5 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cascade Population Density
Population Density: 1.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 81 | 42.5 km² | 1.9 / km² |
| Hanover Parish | 68,398 | 450.4 km² | 152 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cascade Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Cascade CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 323 tn | 3.99 tn | 7.6 tons/km² |
| Hanover Parish | 259,501 tn | 3.79 tn | 576.1 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 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
Cascade CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 323 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 90.6 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/13 | 3:37 PM | 4.1 | 22.4 km | 13,290 m | 6km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/13 | 11:10 AM | 3.9 | 20.9 km | 7,400 m | 3km W of Darliston, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/11 | 7:30 AM | 4.4 | 90.8 km | 45,700 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 57.9 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/05 | 3:58 AM | 5.2 | 70.4 km | 2,100 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/03 | 1:58 AM | 3.5 | 51.3 km | 10,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/00 | 12:13 AM | 4.4 | 52.7 km | 5,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/00 | 5:03 AM | 3.1 | 97.2 km | 15,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/95 | 12:44 PM | 3.2 | 67.9 km | 20,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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