Categories in La Plata
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Plata
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 3,256 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 1,596 | 26 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,407 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,130 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 1,091 | 23 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,074 | 46 years |
| All food and beverage | 1,022 | — |
| Education | 1,016 | 48 years |
| Beauty salons | 867 | — |
| Car repair | 845 | — |
| Dentists | 821 | — |
| Health and medical | 736 | — |
| Corporate management | 730 | 23 years |
La Plata Facts
| Area | 27.8 km² |
| Population | 165,786 |
| Male Population | 79,901 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 85,885 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.9% |
| Median Age | 31.2 years (Male: 29.9, Female: 32.5) |
| Area Codes | 221 |
| Neighborhoods | Centro La Plata, Caballito, Monserrat, Palermo Viejo, Almagro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Argentina Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -34.92145, -57.95453 |
| Postal Codes | 1900 |
Map of La Plata
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La Plata Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 133,395 | 147,445 | 148,178 | 158,797 | 165,786 |
| Population Density | 4,807 / km² | 5,313.3 / km² | 5,339.7 / km² | 5,722.4 / km² | 5,974.3 / km² |
La Plata Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata | +19% | +7.7% | +7.2% |
| Buenos Aires Province | +79.8% | +40.2% | +21.5% |
| Argentina | +66.4% | +32.6% | +17.1% |
La Plata Median Age
Median Age: 31.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata | 31.2 yrs | 32.5 yrs | 29.9 yrs |
| Buenos Aires Province | 30.6 yrs | 31.8 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
| Argentina | 29.8 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
La Plata Population Density
Population Density: 5,974 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata | 165,786 | 27.8 km² | 5,974 / km² |
| Buenos Aires Province | 17 million | 305,458.1 km² | 55.6 / km² |
| Argentina | 43.2 million | 2,779,516.9 km² | 15.5 / km² |
La Plata Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Neighborhoods in La Plata
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in La Plata
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for La Plata
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
La Plata CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata | 946,158 tn | 5.71 tn | 34,095.8 tons/km² |
| Buenos Aires Province | 82,275,875 tn | 4.85 tn | 269.4 tons/km² |
| Argentina | 198,107,945 tn | 4.59 tn | 71.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 946,158 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 34,095.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/18 | 1:27 PM | 3 | 68.5 km | 10,000 m | 48km SSW of Guernica, Argentina | usgs.gov |
La Plata
La Plata is the capital city of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and of the partido La Plata. According to the 2001 census [INDEC], it has a population of 740,369 and its metropolitan area has 894,253 inhabitants. Plata was planned and devel..
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