Categories in Palmas
Palmas Facts
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population | 2,221 |
| Male Population | 1,084 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,137 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +48.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.5% |
| Median Age | 34.5 years (Male: 33, Female: 35.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Palmas |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.98719, -66.02544 |
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Palmas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,500 | 1,939 | 2,188 | 2,249 | 2,221 |
| Population Density | 444.4 / km² | 574.5 / km² | 648.3 / km² | 666.4 / km² | 658.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmas | +49.9% | +16% | +2.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmas Median Age
Median Age: 34.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmas | 34.5 yrs | 35.7 yrs | 33 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palmas Population Density
Population Density: 658 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmas | 2,221 | 3.375 km² | 658 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palmas 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.
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
Palmas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmas | 20,528 tn | 9.24 tn | 6,082.4 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
Palmas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 20,528 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,082.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/19 | 1:10 AM | 4.1 | 21.2 km | 13,000 m | 1km S of El Negro, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/19 | 1:08 PM | 4.6 | 17.5 km | 13,000 m | 14km SSW of Jobos, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 6:20 AM | 3.05 | 16.2 km | 5,000 m | 14km SSW of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/18 | 8:06 PM | 3.05 | 7.4 km | 13,000 m | 11km SSE of Arroyo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/18 | 7:48 PM | 3.9 | 6.7 km | 13,000 m | 11km SSE of Arroyo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/18 | 12:15 AM | 3.28 | 26.2 km | 122,000 m | 1km NE of Bayamon, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/18 | 5:16 PM | 3.06 | 10.4 km | 3,000 m | 4km SSE of Palo Seco, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/17 | 3:43 AM | 3.13 | 25.7 km | 67,000 m | 2km ENE of Candelero Arriba, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/17 | 8:56 PM | 3 | 20 km | 5,000 m | 18km SSE of Lamboglia, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/17 | 4:37 AM | 3 | 16.7 km | 8,000 m | 7km S of Emajagua, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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