Categories in Holetown
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Holetown
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 59 | — |
| Other accommodation | 48 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 38 | 20 years |
| Real estate | 35 | 33 years |
| Clothing stores | 16 | 30 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 14 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 10 | — |
| Shopping | 9 | — |
| Apartments | 6 | — |
| Day spa | 6 | — |
| Cafes | 6 | — |
| Beauty salons | 6 | — |
Holetown Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 2,268 |
| Male Population | 1,063 (46.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,205 (53.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +125.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.5% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years (Male: 36.8, Female: 39.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Lascelles, Sunset Crest, Sandy Lane, Trents |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.18672, -59.63808 |
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Holetown Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,004 | 1,316 | 1,867 | 2,329 | 2,268 |
| Population Density | 765 / km² | 1,002.7 / km² | 1,422.5 / km² | 1,774.5 / km² | 1,728 / km² |
Holetown Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holetown | +132% | +77% | +24.7% |
| Saint James, Barbados | +80% | +43.1% | +23% |
| Barbados | +15.5% | +9.2% | +5.3% |
Holetown Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holetown | 38.4 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| Saint James, Barbados | 38.3 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| Barbados | 37.1 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
Holetown Population Density
Population Density: 1,728 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holetown | 2,268 | 1.313 km² | 1,728 / km² |
| Saint James, Barbados | 31,419 | 42.5 km² | 739 / km² |
| Barbados | 283,545 | 441.4 km² | 642 / km² |
Holetown 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 Holetown
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Holetown
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Holetown
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Holetown CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holetown | 18,929 tn | 8.35 tn | 14,421.8 tons/km² |
| Saint James, Barbados | 246,329 tn | 7.84 tn | 5,794.2 tons/km² |
| Barbados | 2,251,015 tn | 7.94 tn | 5,099.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,929 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,421.8 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 | 63.8 km | 26,860 m | 46km SE of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/15 | 11:08 PM | 4.4 | 99.4 km | 18,830 m | 88km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/15 | 10:59 PM | 4.4 | 92.8 km | 12,620 m | 82km NNE of Bathsheba, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/15 | 9:21 PM | 3.8 | 36.4 km | 41,270 m | 21km E of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/14 | 2:14 AM | 4.3 | 93.5 km | 41,120 m | 81km S of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/13 | 12:04 PM | 3.6 | 75 km | 40,100 m | 70km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/13 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 54.9 km | 30,800 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/09 | 5:13 AM | 4.6 | 95.3 km | 19,900 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/08 | 3:07 PM | 4.4 | 77.2 km | 49,000 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/08 | 2:45 PM | 3.8 | 57.9 km | 3,000 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
Holetown
Holetown (formerly St. James Town), is a small town located in the Caribbean island nation of Barbados. Holetown is located in the parish of Saint James on the sheltered west coast of the island.
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