Categories in Vaitele
Car rentalCar repairWholesalersClothing storesChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsMethodist ChurchReligionReligious OrganizationConstruction of buildingsEducationPrimary SchoolBakeriesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsApartment BuildingHousing ComplexConvenience storesShoppingSupermarketGymHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vaitele
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 26 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Travel and transportation | 13 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Sports clubs | 9 |
| Religion | 9 |
| Corporate management | 8 |
| Fitness centers | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 7 |
| Apartments | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Sports and recreation | 6 |
| Car rental | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 6 |
| Wholesalers | 5 |
Vaitele Facts
| Area | 16.4 km² |
| Population | 28,831 |
| Male Population | 14,926 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 13,905 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +32.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.3% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years (Male: 21.3, Female: 21.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,199 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Tulaele, Vaiusu, Vaigaga, Vailoa, Talimatau |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Samoa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -13.82933, -171.80604 |
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Vaitele Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,747 | 24,839 | 27,915 | 30,357 | 28,831 | 31,788 | 34,546 |
| Population Density | 1,323 / km² | 1,511.1 / km² | 1,698.3 / km² | 1,846.8 / km² | 1,754 / km² | 1,933.9 / km² | 2,101.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVaitele Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaitele | +32.6% | +16.1% | +3.3% |
| Samoan Islands | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vaitele Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaitele | 21.4 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 21.3 yrs |
| Samoan Islands | 20.2 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vaitele Population Density
Population Density: 1,754 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaitele | 28,831 | 16.4 km² | 1,754 / km² |
| Samoan Islands | 178,152 | 2,876.7 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vaitele Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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 Vaitele
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Vaitele
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vaitele
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vaitele
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
Vaitele Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,360 | $3,662 | $3,244 | $5,830 | $6,295 | $5,927 | $7,882 | $6,199 |
| Total GDP | $4.5M | $5.3M | $5.4M | $10.5M | $12.5M | $12.9M | $19M | $15.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Vaitele CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaitele | 53,932 tn | 1.87 tn | 3,281 tons/km² |
| Samoan Islands | 368,542 tn | 2.07 tn | 128.1 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
Vaitele CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 53,932 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,281 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/16 | 11:23 PM | 4.8 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | 72km S of Matavai, Samoa | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/13 | 2:43 PM | 4.4 | 99.2 km | 10,000 m | Samoa Islands | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/95 | 1:00 AM | 4.9 | 55 km | 38,300 m | Samoa Islands | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/87 | 2:24 PM | 4.5 | 67.7 km | 70,000 m | Samoa Islands | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/87 | 5:18 AM | 4.8 | 93.7 km | 33,000 m | Samoa Islands | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/84 | 7:38 PM | 4.5 | 65 km | 33,000 m | Samoa Islands | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/84 | 3:36 PM | 5.1 | 89.5 km | 33,000 m | Samoa Islands | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/77 | 8:50 AM | 4.8 | 5.3 km | 36,000 m | Samoa Islands | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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