Categories in Bridgetown
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bridgetown
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 430 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 238 | 30 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 220 | 37 years |
| Corporate management | 208 | 36 years |
| Shopping | 196 | 30 years |
| Clothing stores | 152 | 28 years |
| Bakeries | 147 | — |
| Education | 130 | 45 years |
| Other accommodation | 118 | 29 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 112 | 33 years |
| Health and medical | 109 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 104 | 26 years |
| Churches | 101 | — |
| Real estate | 94 | 34 years |
| Religion | 83 | 67 years |
Bridgetown Facts
| Area | 38.5 km² |
| Population | 86,910 |
| Male Population | 41,830 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 45,080 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.7% |
| Median Age | 36.4 years (Male: 34.9, Female: 37.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Weymouth, Cheapside, Hastings, Henrys, Ivy |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.10000, -59.61667 |
Map of Bridgetown
Interactive Map
Bridgetown Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,981 | 89,431 | 88,415 | 85,092 | 86,910 |
| Population Density | 2,337.2 / km² | 2,322.9 / km² | 2,296.5 / km² | 2,210.2 / km² | 2,257.4 / km² |
Bridgetown Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | -5.4% | -4.9% | -3.8% |
| Saint Michael, Barbados | -5.4% | -4.9% | -3.8% |
| Barbados | +15.5% | +9.2% | +5.3% |
Bridgetown Median Age
Median Age: 36.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | 36.4 yrs | 37.8 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Saint Michael, Barbados | 36.4 yrs | 37.8 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Barbados | 37.1 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
Bridgetown Population Density
Population Density: 2,257 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | 86,910 | 38.5 km² | 2,257 / km² |
| Saint Michael, Barbados | 85,092 | 40.1 km² | 2,122 / km² |
| Barbados | 283,545 | 441.4 km² | 642 / km² |
Bridgetown Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Bridgetown
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bridgetown
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bridgetown
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bridgetown CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | 704,013 tn | 8.1 tn | 18,286 tons/km² |
| Saint Michael, Barbados | 689,286 tn | 8.1 tn | 17,185.1 tons/km² |
| Barbados | 2,251,015 tn | 7.94 tn | 5,099.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 704,013 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,286 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/16 | 4:12 AM | 4.3 | 55.2 km | 26,860 m | 46km SE of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/15 | 10:59 PM | 4.4 | 99.1 km | 12,620 m | 82km NNE of Bathsheba, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/15 | 9:21 PM | 3.8 | 30.8 km | 41,270 m | 21km E of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/14 | 2:14 AM | 4.3 | 84.1 km | 41,120 m | 81km S of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/13 | 12:04 PM | 3.6 | 70.1 km | 40,100 m | 70km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/13 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 51.9 km | 30,800 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 7:19 AM | 4.6 | 97.8 km | 4,600 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/09 | 5:13 AM | 4.6 | 95.9 km | 19,900 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/08 | 3:07 PM | 4.4 | 67.3 km | 49,000 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/08 | 2:45 PM | 3.8 | 55.8 km | 3,000 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
Bridgetown
Bridgetown (metropolitan pop. 110,000 (2014)) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally re..
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