Valle del Risco Facts
| Area | 484.6 km² |
| Population | 6,239 |
| Male Population | 3,265 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,974 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +161.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +207.8% |
| Median Age | 17.3 years (Male: 17.9, Female: 16.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.23064, -82.42748 |
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Valle del Risco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,390 | 3,249 | 2,027 | 5,892 | 6,239 |
| Population Density | 4.9 / km² | 6.7 / km² | 4.2 / km² | 12.2 / km² | 12.9 / km² |
Valle del Risco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 190.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle del Risco | +146.5% | +81.3% | +190.7% |
| Bocas del Toro Province | +342.2% | +138% | +64.5% |
| Panama | +124.3% | +58.5% | +29.2% |
Valle del Risco Median Age
Median Age: 17.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle del Risco | 17.3 yrs | 16.5 yrs | 17.9 yrs |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 19.4 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Valle del Risco Population Density
Population Density: 12.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle del Risco | 6,239 | 484.6 km² | 12.9 / km² |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 156,839 | 4,674.6 km² | 33.6 / km² |
| Panama | 3.8 million | 75,430.4 km² | 50.9 / km² |
Valle del Risco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Valle del Risco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle del Risco | 24,468 tn | 3.92 tn | 50.5 tons/km² |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 565,431 tn | 3.61 tn | 121 tons/km² |
| Panama | 14,498,748 tn | 3.78 tn | 192.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,468 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 50.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/19 | 1:44 PM | 4.7 | 35.7 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Guabito, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/18 | 7:47 PM | 3.4 | 37.7 km | 10,000 m | 9km ENE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/18 | 3:32 AM | 4.3 | 63.7 km | 10,020 m | 8km NNW of Rio Sereno, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/17 | 8:25 PM | 4.1 | 40 km | 17,920 m | 5km N of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 11:54 PM | 5.3 | 28.3 km | 10,000 m | 18km NE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/17 | 1:28 AM | 3 | 42.4 km | 20,290 m | 7km N of Boquete, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/16 | 11:38 AM | 4.8 | 65.9 km | 11,310 m | 2km ESE of Monte Lirio, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/15 | 4:59 PM | 4.8 | 55.2 km | 33,990 m | 14km N of Rio Sereno, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/14 | 3:59 PM | 4.3 | 30.3 km | 10,000 m | 14km NNE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/13 | 7:51 PM | 4.3 | 48.1 km | 30,660 m | 20km NNE of Rio Sereno, Panama | usgs.gov |
Valle del Risco
Valle del Risco Corregimiento, is a group of small rural communities in the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama. The biggest community is Valle del Risco, where there is a school and medical services. reach Valle Risco you must drive from Almirante, B..
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