El Coco Facts
| Area | 12.2 km² |
| Population | 16,529 |
| Male Population | 8,290 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 8,239 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +244.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +52.0% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 26.6, Female: 27) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.87028, -79.81500 |
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El Coco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,796 | 7,631 | 10,873 | 15,371 | 16,529 |
| Population Density | 393.5 / km² | 626.1 / km² | 892.1 / km² | 1,261.2 / km² | 1,356.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Coco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 41.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Coco | +220.5% | +101.4% | +41.4% |
| Panamá Province | +154.5% | +70% | +34.7% |
| Panama | +124.3% | +58.5% | +29.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
El Coco Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Coco | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Panamá Province | 29.4 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
El Coco Population Density
Population Density: 1,356 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Coco | 16,529 | 12.2 km² | 1,356 / km² |
| Panamá Province | 1.4 million | 8,776.1 km² | 165 / 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
El Coco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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
El Coco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Coco | 79,685 tn | 4.82 tn | 6,538.3 tons/km² |
| Panamá Province | 6,390,118 tn | 4.42 tn | 728.1 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
El Coco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 79,685 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,538.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/19 | 7:09 AM | 4.4 | 82.8 km | 26,710 m | 46km SSE of Pacora, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/18 | 4:45 AM | 4.3 | 91.6 km | 36,910 m | 27km E of Portobelo, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/17 | 12:43 AM | 4.1 | 89 km | 46,990 m | 28km E of Portobelo, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/17 | 7:35 PM | 4.7 | 88.9 km | 16,460 m | 73km ESE of Nueva Gorgona, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/16 | 7:00 PM | 4.4 | 98.6 km | 10,000 m | 60km W of Puerto Escondido, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/11 | 6:05 AM | 4.6 | 94.1 km | 35,000 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/03 | 3:58 PM | 4.8 | 88 km | 47,800 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/03 | 8:29 AM | 5.4 | 55.4 km | 54,100 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/03 | 10:49 AM | 4 | 62.3 km | 59,800 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/02 | 9:52 PM | 5.3 | 96.1 km | 33,000 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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