Rosais Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 3,802 |
| Male Population | 1,855 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,947 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +62.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.8% |
| Median Age | 39.6 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 40.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Azores Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.71667, -28.25000 |
Map of Rosais
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Rosais Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,339 | 2,925 | 3,284 | 3,696 | 3,802 |
| Population Density | 1,497 / km² | 1,872 / km² | 2,101.8 / km² | 2,365.4 / km² | 2,433.3 / km² |
Rosais Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosais | +58% | +26.4% | +12.5% |
| Azores | +11.5% | +2.4% | -1.2% |
| Portugal | +12.6% | +4.6% | +0.7% |
Rosais Median Age
Median Age: 39.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosais | 39.6 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| Azores | 39.5 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Rosais Population Density
Population Density: 2,433 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosais | 3,802 | 1.563 km² | 2,433 / km² |
| Azores | 14,015 | 175.2 km² | 80 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Rosais Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Rosais CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosais | 25,979 tn | 6.83 tn | 16,626.9 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,979 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,626.9 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17/15 | 2:42 AM | 4.5 | 69.4 km | 10,000 m | 34km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/15 | 5:32 AM | 4.8 | 75.4 km | 10,000 m | 38km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/15 | 8:39 AM | 4.5 | 76.5 km | 12,950 m | 43km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/15 | 6:29 AM | 4.7 | 86.6 km | 10,000 m | 50km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/15 | 10:14 PM | 4.6 | 76.4 km | 10,000 m | 38km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/15 | 10:02 PM | 4.6 | 83.2 km | 12,840 m | 43km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/04 | 9:30 AM | 4.5 | 59.7 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/03 | 2:57 AM | 4.3 | 49.4 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/03 | 3:19 PM | 4.1 | 41.7 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/03 | 3:01 PM | 4.3 | 83.1 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
Rosais
Rosais is a civil parish in the municipality of Velas in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 743, in an area of 24.23 km².
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