Categories in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 83 | 10 years |
| Beauty salons | 58 | — |
| Churches | 44 | — |
| Education | 44 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 43 | 16 years |
| Shopping | 41 | 20 years |
| Religion | 31 | 43 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 29 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 23 | — |
| Other accommodation | 23 | — |
| Public parks | 18 | — |
| Car repair | 18 | — |
| Corporate management | 18 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 17 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 17 | — |
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Facts
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population | 9,992 |
| Male Population | 4,610 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 5,382 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +69.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.6% |
| Median Age | 38 years (Male: 35.3, Female: 40.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Vega Alta Pueblo, Cerro Gordo, Ceiba, Breñas, Espinosa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.41217, -66.33128 |
| Zip Codes | 00692 |
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Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,882 | 8,025 | 9,375 | 10,146 | 9,992 |
| Population Density | 1,206.6 / km² | 1,646.2 / km² | 1,923.1 / km² | 2,081.2 / km² | 2,049.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega Alta, Puerto Rico | +72.5% | +26.4% | +8.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Median Age
Median Age: 38 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega Alta, Puerto Rico | 38 yrs | 40.2 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Population Density
Population Density: 2,050 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega Alta, Puerto Rico | 9,992 | 4.875 km² | 2,050 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico 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.
Neighborhoods in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
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
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega Alta, Puerto Rico | 184,707 tn | 18.49 tn | 37,888.7 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
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 184,707 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 37,888.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23/18 | 8:47 PM | 3.07 | 13.3 km | 108,000 m | 7km NNW of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/17 | 2:16 AM | 3.33 | 9.9 km | 103,000 m | 5km NNW of Dorado, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/17 | 11:21 AM | 3.09 | 11.8 km | 63,000 m | 1km WSW of Pajaros, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/17 | 9:00 AM | 3.07 | 16.9 km | 32,000 m | 6km SE of Morovis, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/17 | 7:09 AM | 3.02 | 16.3 km | 14,000 m | 7km S of Corozal, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/17 | 1:09 AM | 3.09 | 17.2 km | 115,000 m | 7km NW of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/17 | 9:45 AM | 3.07 | 4 km | 108,000 m | 5km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/17 | 3:42 AM | 3.38 | 12 km | 58,000 m | 2km ESE of Coto Norte, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/17 | 11:54 AM | 3.14 | 2.5 km | 106,000 m | 1km SE of Brenas, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/17 | 9:17 PM | 3.1 | 14.4 km | 112,000 m | 1km SSE of Pajaros, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Vega Alta (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbeɣa ˈalta]) is a municipality of Puerto Rico. Vega Alta is located on the northern coast of the island, north of Morovis and Corozal; east of Vega Baja; and west of Dorado with an area of 28 square miles (73 km2)...
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