Categories in Road Town
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Road Town
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Corporate management | 45 |
| Electronics stores | 28 |
| Lawyers legal | 23 |
| Shopping | 22 |
| Clothing stores | 22 |
| Boats | 19 |
| Car rental | 17 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 17 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 16 |
| Real estate | 16 |
| Travel and transportation | 15 |
| Financial services | 13 |
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| Religion | 11 |
Road Town Facts
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population | 7,445 |
| Male Population | 3,635 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 3,810 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +172.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.5% |
| Median Age | 33.9 years (Male: 33.9, Female: 33.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Wickhams Cay 1, Wickhams Cay 2, Waterfront, Pasea, Russell Hill |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.42693, -64.62079 |
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Road Town Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,733 | 4,369 | 5,298 | 7,032 | 7,445 |
| Population Density | 662.5 / km² | 1,059.2 / km² | 1,284.4 / km² | 1,704.7 / km² | 1,804.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Road Town Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 32.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Town | +157.3% | +61% | +32.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Road Town Median Age
Median Age: 33.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Town | 33.9 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Road Town Population Density
Population Density: 1,805 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Town | 7,445 | 4.125 km² | 1,805 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Road Town 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.
Neighborhoods in Road Town
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Road Town
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Road Town
Road Town CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Town | 168,981 tn | 22.7 tn | 40,965.1 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
Road Town CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 168,981 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 22.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 40,965.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15/19 | 2:26 AM | 3.09 | 11.7 km | 146,000 m | 10km SSW of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 5:47 PM | 3.18 | 20.2 km | 106,000 m | 51km NNE of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/19 | 9:51 PM | 3.36 | 12.6 km | 96,000 m | 39km NNE of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/19 | 6:22 PM | 3.07 | 19.1 km | 25,000 m | 30km ENE of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/18 | 5:26 AM | 3.04 | 14.2 km | 120,000 m | 49km SE of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/18 | 5:17 AM | 3.03 | 15.6 km | 70,000 m | 27km NE of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/18 | 9:23 PM | 3.43 | 18.7 km | 144,000 m | 26km SSE of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 2:11 AM | 3.52 | 9.2 km | 98,000 m | 13km NE of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/18 | 12:52 PM | 3.22 | 20.7 km | 33,000 m | 20km N of Road Town, British Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/18 | 8:31 AM | 3.21 | 17.6 km | 44,000 m | 28km SE of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Road Town
Road Town, located on Tortola, is the capital of the British Virgin Islands. It is situated on the horseshoe-shaped Road Harbour in the centre of the island's south coast. The population was about 9,400 in 2004. name is derived from the nautical ter..
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