Palomas Facts
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population | 1,736 |
| Male Population | 837 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 899 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -14.4% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 40.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Palomas |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.01358, -66.87323 |
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Palomas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,856 | 2,019 | 2,029 | 1,752 | 1,736 |
| Population Density | 1,349.8 / km² | 1,468.4 / km² | 1,475.6 / km² | 1,274.2 / km² | 1,262.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palomas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 13.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomas | -5.6% | -13.2% | -13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palomas Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomas | 39.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palomas Population Density
Population Density: 1,263 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomas | 1,736 | 1.375 km² | 1,263 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palomas 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
Palomas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomas | 32,091 tn | 18.49 tn | 23,338.8 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
Palomas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 32,091 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,338.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/15 | 4:16 AM | 3.2 | 18.9 km | 17,000 m | 8km WNW of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/14 | 6:56 AM | 3.1 | 16.2 km | 124,000 m | 11km S of Guanica, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/13 | 12:00 PM | 3.4 | 15.5 km | 5,000 m | 10km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/12 | 5:11 AM | 3.7 | 22.8 km | 7,300 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/12 | 8:44 AM | 3 | 18.6 km | 12,000 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/11 | 1:39 PM | 3.1 | 20.2 km | 23,000 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/11 | 7:23 AM | 3.1 | 18.5 km | 13,300 m | Puerto Rico region | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/11 | 8:57 AM | 3.1 | 13.8 km | 14,700 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/10 | 6:44 AM | 3 | 11.4 km | 3,300 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/10 | 4:06 AM | 3 | 9.1 km | 17,000 m | Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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