Categories in Volcán
Car repairAgricultural wholesaleTractors and farm equipmentWholesale of construction suppliesClothing storesChurchesReligionHardware storeEducationStadiums and arenasAll food and beverageBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBeauty salonsFitness centersFloristsShoppingShopping otherBed and breakfastsHoliday homes, cabins and resortsHostelsHotels and motelsOther accommodationTravel agenciesTravel and transportation
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Volcán
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 26 | 4.2 |
| Shopping | 24 | 4.3 |
| Sports and recreation | 14 | — |
| All food and beverage | 11 | 4.3 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 | 4.3 |
Volcán Facts
| Area | 149.2 km² |
| Population | 17,674 |
| Male Population | 9,197 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 8,477 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +81.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.1% |
| Median Age | 25.3 years (Male: 25.5, Female: 25) |
| Neighborhoods | El Valle de la Luna, El Hato del Volcán, Urbanización Los Ángeles |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.77291, -82.63823 |
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Volcán Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,762 | 12,433 | 14,125 | 16,633 | 17,674 |
| Population Density | 65.4 / km² | 83.3 / km² | 94.7 / km² | 111.5 / km² | 118.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Volcán Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán | +70.4% | +33.8% | +17.8% |
| Chiriquí Province | +83.1% | +39% | +19.2% |
| Panama | +124.3% | +58.5% | +29.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Volcán Median Age
Median Age: 25.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán | 25.3 yrs | 25 yrs | 25.5 yrs |
| Chiriquí Province | 27.9 yrs | 28.2 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Volcán Population Density
Population Density: 119 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán | 17,674 | 149.2 km² | 119 / km² |
| Chiriquí Province | 469,873 | 6,612 km² | 71.1 / 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
Volcán Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Volcán
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Volcán
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
Volcán CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán | 77,975 tn | 4.41 tn | 522.7 tons/km² |
| Chiriquí Province | 1,973,338 tn | 4.2 tn | 298.4 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
Volcán CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 77,975 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 522.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8.3) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/26/19 | 7:12 PM | 4.6 | 25.3 km | 37,060 m | 8km SSW of Plaza de Caisan, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/19 | 5:23 AM | 6.2 | 36.3 km | 33,800 m | 5km ESE of Aserrio de Gariche, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/19 | 7:24 PM | 6.1 | 28.5 km | 19,000 m | 8km N of Canoas, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/18 | 7:47 PM | 3.4 | 21.2 km | 10,000 m | 9km ENE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/18 | 1:28 AM | 4.7 | 22.8 km | 17,920 m | 5km S of Plaza de Caisan, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/18 | 3:32 AM | 4.3 | 31.2 km | 10,020 m | 8km NNW of Rio Sereno, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/17 | 11:43 PM | 4.2 | 30.5 km | 28,750 m | 4km N of Canoas, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/17 | 8:25 PM | 4.1 | 15.7 km | 17,920 m | 5km N of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 11:54 PM | 5.3 | 29.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km NE of Cerro Punta, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/17 | 1:28 AM | 3 | 25.2 km | 20,290 m | 7km N of Boquete, Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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