Categories in Elvas
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Elvas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 155 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 126 | 32 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 78 | — |
| All membership organizations | 50 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 50 | — |
| Other accommodation | 48 | — |
| Cafes | 43 | — |
| Museums | 43 | — |
| Corporate management | 42 | 34 years |
| Churches | 39 | — |
| Accountants | 38 | 31 years |
| Car repair | 35 | — |
| Real estate | 35 | — |
| Beauty salons | 34 | — |
| Education | 31 | — |
Elvas Facts
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population | 12,910 |
| Male Population | 6,190 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 6,720 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.5% |
| Median Age | 40.8 years (Male: 39, Female: 42.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Caia, Raposeira, Calçadinha, Misericórdia, Caia e São Pedro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.88150, -7.16282 |
| Postal Codes | 7350, 7354 |
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Elvas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,795 | 12,620 | 12,969 | 12,666 | 12,910 |
| Population Density | 2,096.9 / km² | 2,243.6 / km² | 2,305.6 / km² | 2,251.7 / km² | 2,295.1 / km² |
Elvas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 2.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvas | +7.4% | +0.4% | -2.3% |
| Portalegre District | -15% | -13.1% | -10.3% |
| Portugal | +12.6% | +4.6% | +0.7% |
Elvas Median Age
Median Age: 40.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvas | 40.8 yrs | 42.4 yrs | 39 yrs |
| Portalegre District | 47.3 yrs | 49 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Elvas Population Density
Population Density: 2,295 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvas | 12,910 | 5.6 km² | 2,295 / km² |
| Portalegre District | 112,467 | 6,083.1 km² | 18.5 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Elvas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Elvas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Elvas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Elvas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvas | 78,999 tn | 6.12 tn | 14,044.3 tons/km² |
| Portalegre District | 686,869 tn | 6.11 tn | 112.9 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,999 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,044.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/18 | 11:51 AM | 4.1 | 69.7 km | 10,930 m | 25km N of Evora, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/10 | 1:37 PM | 4.1 | 40 km | 15,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/08 | 4:09 PM | 3.3 | 71 km | 0 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/07 | 10:47 PM | 3.4 | 97.3 km | 2,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/06 | 4:27 PM | 4.1 | 67.1 km | 10,500 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/05 | 5:01 AM | 4 | 90.5 km | 8,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/05 | 4:25 AM | 4.4 | 90.5 km | 4,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/05 | 11:00 PM | 3.6 | 75.8 km | 3,600 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/02 | 1:56 PM | 3.3 | 89.1 km | 11,900 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/98 | 10:44 AM | 3.2 | 55 km | 0 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
Elvas
Elvas (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɛɫvɐʃ]) is a Portuguese municipality, an episcopal city and frontier fortress of Portugal, located in the district of Portalegre in Alentejo. It is situated about 230 kilometres (140 mi) east of Lisbon, and about 15..
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