Bisira Facts
| Area | 179.6 km² |
| Population | 4,445 |
| Male Population | 2,178 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,267 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +385.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +78.7% |
| Median Age | 14.6 years (Male: 14.3, Female: 15) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.89553, -81.85352 |
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Bisira Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 916 | 1,702 | 2,488 | 4,167 | 4,445 |
| Population Density | 5.1 / km² | 9.5 / km² | 13.9 / km² | 23.2 / km² | 24.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bisira Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 67.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisira | +354.9% | +144.8% | +67.5% |
| Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca | +336.3% | +144.6% | +66.8% |
| Panama | +124.3% | +58.5% | +29.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bisira Median Age
Median Age: 14.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisira | 14.6 yrs | 15 yrs | 14.3 yrs |
| Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca | 14.6 yrs | 15.3 yrs | 14 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bisira Population Density
Population Density: 24.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisira | 4,445 | 179.6 km² | 24.7 / km² |
| Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca | 192,903 | 6,801 km² | 28.4 / km² |
| Panama | 3.8 million | 75,430.4 km² | 50.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bisira Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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
Bisira CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisira | 7,578 tn | 1.7 tn | 42.2 tons/km² |
| Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca | 556,541 tn | 2.89 tn | 81.8 tons/km² |
| Panama | 14,498,748 tn | 3.78 tn | 192.2 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
Bisira CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,578 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 42.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/19 | 4:43 AM | 4.7 | 85.9 km | 10,000 m | 47km NNE of Isla Bastimentos, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/18 | 7:47 PM | 3.4 | 70 km | 10,000 m | 9km ENE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/17 | 8:25 PM | 4.1 | 79 km | 17,920 m | 5km N of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 11:54 PM | 5.3 | 67.3 km | 10,000 m | 18km NE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/17 | 1:28 AM | 3 | 62.8 km | 20,290 m | 7km N of Boquete, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/14 | 3:59 PM | 4.3 | 74.9 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/13 | 1:39 AM | 4.3 | 85.7 km | 22,500 m | 1km W of Alanje, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/13 | 1:41 PM | 4.3 | 58.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km ESE of Boquete, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/12 | 2:23 PM | 4.6 | 87.8 km | 39,900 m | Panama-Costa Rica border region | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/11 | 2:47 AM | 4 | 82.9 km | 42,300 m | Panama-Costa Rica border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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