Categories in Linstead
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Linstead
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 29 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Shopping | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 24 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 19 |
| Religion | 18 |
| Hardware store | 16 |
| Electronics stores | 12 |
| Car repair | 12 |
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Clothing stores | 10 |
| Car parts | 9 |
| Health and medical | 9 |
Linstead Facts
| Area | 71.1 km² |
| Population | 15,937 |
| Male Population | 7,731 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 8,206 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +90.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.6% |
| Median Age | 27.6 years (Male: 26.6, Female: 28.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.13683, -77.03171 |
| Postal Codes | JMACE16 |
Map of Linstead
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Linstead Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,378 | 10,449 | 11,754 | 15,880 | 15,937 |
| Population Density | 117.9 / km² | 147 / km² | 165.4 / km² | 223.5 / km² | 224.3 / km² |
Linstead Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linstead | +89.5% | +52% | +35.1% |
| Saint Catherine Parish | +58.8% | +27.3% | +12.9% |
| Jamaica | +38.7% | +17.2% | +7.5% |
Linstead Median Age
Median Age: 27.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linstead | 27.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 27.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Linstead Population Density
Population Density: 224 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linstead | 15,937 | 71.1 km² | 224 / km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 541,647 | 1,188.3 km² | 456 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Linstead Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Linstead
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Linstead CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linstead | 64,447 tn | 4.04 tn | 906.9 tons/km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 2,180,994 tn | 4.03 tn | 1,835.4 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 64,447 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 906.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 | 2:28 AM | 3.4 | 49.4 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 14.6 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 44.2 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 61.4 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 26.7 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 24.9 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 45 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 36 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 97.2 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/11 | 9:29 AM | 4.2 | 46.2 km | 4,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Linstead
Linstead is a town in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica in the West Indies. In 1991 its population was 14,144. It is located 12 mi/19 km NNW of Spanish Town.
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