Palmarejo Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 617 |
| Male Population | 311 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 306 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +28.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.9% |
| Median Age | 39.6 years (Male: 38, Female: 41.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.04024, -67.07685 |
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Palmarejo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 479 | 586 | 642 | 623 | 617 |
| Population Density | 766.4 / km² | 937.6 / km² | 1,027.2 / km² | 996.8 / km² | 987.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmarejo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarejo | +30.1% | +6.3% | -3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmarejo Median Age
Median Age: 39.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarejo | 39.6 yrs | 41.2 yrs | 38 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palmarejo Population Density
Population Density: 987 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarejo | 617 | 0.625 km² | 987 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmarejo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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
Palmarejo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarejo | 11,406 tn | 18.49 tn | 18,248.9 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
Palmarejo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,406 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,248.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (7.3) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/16 | 1:21 PM | 3.9 | 8.3 km | 9,000 m | 2km NNW of Monte Grande, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/12 | 7:07 PM | 3 | 9.6 km | 14,000 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/12 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 5.1 km | 6,800 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/12 | 5:11 AM | 3.7 | 3.9 km | 7,300 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/11 | 6:11 AM | 3.2 | 17.1 km | 41,100 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/11 | 1:39 PM | 3.1 | 18.4 km | 23,000 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/11 | 8:57 AM | 3.1 | 17.6 km | 14,700 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/09 | 2:13 PM | 3.1 | 16.6 km | 14,500 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/09 | 6:25 PM | 3 | 13.8 km | 30,700 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/09 | 8:34 AM | 3.5 | 15.7 km | 21,200 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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