Capelo Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 1,812 |
| Male Population | 919 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 893 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.5% |
| Median Age | 33.7 years (Male: 32.9, Female: 34.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Azores Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.58206, -28.79663 |
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Capelo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,311 | 1,535 | 1,670 | 1,775 | 1,812 |
| Population Density | 524.4 / km² | 614 / km² | 668 / km² | 710 / km² | 724.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Capelo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capelo | +35.4% | +15.6% | +6.3% |
| Azores | +11.5% | +2.4% | -1.2% |
| Portugal | +12.6% | +4.6% | +0.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Capelo Median Age
Median Age: 33.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capelo | 33.7 yrs | 34.6 yrs | 32.9 yrs |
| Azores | 39.5 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Capelo Population Density
Population Density: 725 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capelo | 1,812 | 2.5 km² | 725 / km² |
| Azores | 14,015 | 175.2 km² | 80 / 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
Capelo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Capelo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capelo | 14,383 tn | 7.94 tn | 5,753.2 tons/km² |
| Azores | 72,867 tn | 5.2 tn | 415.9 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
Capelo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,383 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,753.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Volcano | Medium (5) |
* 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. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/17 | 5:10 PM | 4.5 | 95.2 km | 12,980 m | 105km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/15 | 2:42 AM | 4.5 | 23.6 km | 10,000 m | 34km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/15 | 5:32 AM | 4.8 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | 38km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/15 | 8:39 AM | 4.5 | 33 km | 12,950 m | 43km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/15 | 6:29 AM | 4.7 | 40.5 km | 10,000 m | 50km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/15 | 10:14 PM | 4.6 | 28.4 km | 10,000 m | 38km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/15 | 10:02 PM | 4.6 | 34.6 km | 12,840 m | 43km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/08 | 3:53 AM | 4.6 | 93.1 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/05 | 12:21 PM | 4.9 | 86.6 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/04 | 9:30 AM | 4.5 | 72.3 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Capelo
Capelo is a civil parish in the municipality of Horta on the island of Faial in the Azorean archipelago. The population in 2011 was 486, in an area of 26.64 km².
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