La Playa Facts
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population | 1,905 |
| Male Population | 924 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 981 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.0% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 39.8, Female: 41.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.28745, -67.18685 |
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La Playa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,210 | 1,601 | 1,832 | 1,923 | 1,905 |
| Population Density | 403.3 / km² | 533.7 / km² | 610.7 / km² | 641 / km² | 635 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Playa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Playa | +58.9% | +20.1% | +5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Playa Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Playa | 40.9 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Playa Population Density
Population Density: 635 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Playa | 1,905 | 3 km² | 635 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Playa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Playa
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
La Playa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Playa | 35,215 tn | 18.49 tn | 11,738.3 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
La Playa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,215 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,738.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
| 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/17 | 11:42 PM | 3.38 | 6.5 km | 7,000 m | 4km SSW of Anasco, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/17 | 2:51 AM | 3.18 | 2.6 km | 127,000 m | 6km W of Rincon, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/17 | 8:19 AM | 3 | 17.8 km | 24,000 m | 5km WNW of Maricao, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/17 | 9:04 AM | 3.16 | 7.1 km | 105,000 m | 4km S of La Playa, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/17 | 4:46 AM | 3 | 9.5 km | 132,000 m | 3km ESE of Luyando, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/16 | 5:42 AM | 3 | 8 km | 91,000 m | 5km SSW of Stella, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/16 | 6:15 AM | 3 | 19.8 km | 122,000 m | 11km WNW of Puerto Real, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/16 | 2:38 AM | 3.1 | 6.8 km | 129,000 m | 6km SSW of La Playa, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/16 | 6:54 PM | 3.7 | 8.3 km | 22,000 m | 1km WSW of Stella, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/16 | 8:29 AM | 3.7 | 6.4 km | 13,000 m | 1km S of Stella, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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