Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Speightstown
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 27 | 32 years |
| Restaurants | 25 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 14 | — |
| Real estate | 13 | — |
| Clothing stores | 7 | — |
| Churches | 7 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 | — |
| Other accommodation | 7 | — |
Speightstown Facts
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population | 3,600 |
| Male Population | 1,715 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,885 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.7% |
| Median Age | 38 years (Male: 36.6, Female: 39.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Vuemont, Maynards |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.25000, -59.65000 |
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Speightstown Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,977 | 4,042 | 3,698 | 3,635 | 3,600 |
| Population Density | 994.3 / km² | 1,010.5 / km² | 924.5 / km² | 908.8 / km² | 900 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Speightstown Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speightstown | -8.6% | -10.1% | -1.7% |
| Saint Peter, Barbados | -1.7% | -3% | -1.6% |
| Barbados | +15.5% | +9.2% | +5.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Speightstown Median Age
Median Age: 38 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speightstown | 38 yrs | 39.4 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| Saint Peter, Barbados | 37.9 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.5 yrs |
| Barbados | 37.1 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Speightstown Population Density
Population Density: 900 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speightstown | 3,600 | 4 km² | 900 / km² |
| Saint Peter, Barbados | 8,876 | 30.3 km² | 293 / km² |
| Barbados | 283,545 | 441.4 km² | 642 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Speightstown Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Speightstown
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
Speightstown CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speightstown | 30,045 tn | 8.35 tn | 7,511.4 tons/km² |
| Saint Peter, Barbados | 74,079 tn | 8.35 tn | 2,443 tons/km² |
| Barbados | 2,251,015 tn | 7.94 tn | 5,099.6 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
Speightstown CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,045 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,511.4 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.
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, 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 | 70.1 km | 26,860 m | 46km SE of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/15 | 11:08 PM | 4.4 | 95.5 km | 18,830 m | 88km NE of Bathsheba, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/15 | 10:59 PM | 4.4 | 88.4 km | 12,620 m | 82km NNE of Bathsheba, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/15 | 9:21 PM | 3.8 | 41.2 km | 41,270 m | 21km E of Oistins, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 3:35 PM | 5 | 97.7 km | 32,470 m | 62km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/13 | 12:04 PM | 3.6 | 79.5 km | 40,100 m | 70km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/13 | 2:02 PM | 4.4 | 58.4 km | 30,800 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/11 | 2:42 PM | 4.5 | 98.1 km | 31,300 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/11 | 9:48 PM | 4 | 99.3 km | 27,000 m | Saint Lucia region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/09 | 5:13 AM | 4.6 | 95.1 km | 19,900 m | Barbados region, Windward Islands | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Speightstown
Speightstown /ˈspaɪts.taʊn/ SPYTS-town, also known as Little Bristol, is the second largest town centre of Barbados. It is situated 12 miles (19 km) north of the capital city of Bridgetown, in the northern parish of Saint Peter. town is named after ..
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