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Alfama Facts
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population | 248 |
| Male Population | 214 (86.4%) |
| Female Population | 34 (13.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -57.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -58.9% |
| Median Age | 37.1 years (Male: 36.3, Female: 47.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Santa Maria Maior, São Pedro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.70000, -9.11667 |
| Postal Codes | 1100 |
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Alfama Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 584 | 607 | 604 | 574 | 248 | 240 | 251 |
| Population Density | 3,114.7 / km² | 3,237.3 / km² | 3,221.3 / km² | 3,061.3 / km² | 1,322.7 / km² | 1,280 / km² | 1,338.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAlfama Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 58.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfama | -57.5% | -59.1% | -58.9% |
| Lisbon District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alfama Median Age
Median Age: 37.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfama | 37.1 yrs | 47.3 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| Lisbon District | 41 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 39.3 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Alfama Population Density
Population Density: 1,323 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfama | 248 | 0.188 km² | 1,323 / km² |
| Lisbon District | 2.2 million | 2,799.7 km² | 796 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alfama Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Alfama
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
Lisbon District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon District | 15,283,291 tn | 6.86 tn | 5,458.9 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 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
Lisbon District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,283,291 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.86 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,458.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17/17 | 6:44 AM | 4.2 | 37 km | 10,000 m | 5km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/15 | 11:26 PM | 3.2 | 28.2 km | 18,000 m | 2km ESE of Colares, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/08 | 6:26 PM | 3 | 84.1 km | 10,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/07 | 10:47 PM | 3.4 | 77 km | 2,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/07 | 8:18 PM | 3 | 73.8 km | 2,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:09 AM | 3.6 | 56.1 km | 16,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/06 | 7:52 PM | 3.4 | 66.3 km | 9,700 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/05 | 5:01 AM | 4 | 80.5 km | 8,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/05 | 4:25 AM | 4.4 | 80.5 km | 4,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/05 | 1:51 AM | 3.1 | 90.9 km | 21,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Alfama
The Alfama (Portuguese pronunciation: [aɫˈfɐmɐ]) is the oldest district of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo river. Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma, meaning "hot fountains" or "baths" (the name "Alfama" ..
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