Categories in Tarija
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tarija
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 981 |
| Shopping | 569 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 297 |
| Corporate management | 279 |
| Car repair | 267 |
| Education | 236 |
| Clothing stores | 186 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 148 |
| Public administration | 142 |
| Churches | 137 |
Tarija Facts
| Area | 1858.7 km² |
| Population | 240,086 |
| Male Population | 116,352 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 123,734 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +266.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +56.8% |
| Median Age | 25.4 years (Male: 24.6, Female: 26.3) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Las Panosas, El Molino, Virgen de Fatima, La Pampa, San Roque |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -21.53549, -64.72956 |
Map of Tarija
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Tarija Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,497 | 111,906 | 153,074 | 223,308 | 240,086 |
| Population Density | 35.2 / km² | 60.2 / km² | 82.4 / km² | 120.1 / km² | 129.2 / km² |
Tarija Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarija | +240.9% | +99.5% | +45.9% |
| Tarija Department | +126.7% | +55.8% | +29.6% |
| Bolivia | +113.9% | +56.1% | +28.5% |
Tarija Median Age
Median Age: 25.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarija | 25.4 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Tarija Department | 24.8 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Tarija Population Density
Population Density: 129 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarija | 240,086 | 1,858.7 km² | 129 / km² |
| Tarija Department | 563,487 | 37,204.7 km² | 15.1 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Tarija Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Tarija
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Tarija
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Tarija
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Tarija
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tarija CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarija | 488,299 tn | 2.03 tn | 262.7 tons/km² |
| Tarija Department | 1,150,789 tn | 2.04 tn | 30.9 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 488,299 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.03 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 262.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2.1) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/18 | 2:54 AM | 4.6 | 89.4 km | 285,250 m | 14km ESE of Tupiza, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/17 | 5:31 AM | 4.4 | 91.2 km | 302,690 m | 29km N of Villazon, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/16 | 10:21 AM | 4.5 | 91.3 km | 291,900 m | 18km SE of Tupiza, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/13 | 6:22 PM | 4.2 | 96.5 km | 48,800 m | 8km NE of San Francisco, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 1/7/11 | 4:55 AM | 5.1 | 68.6 km | 290,400 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/07 | 11:12 PM | 3.9 | 90.5 km | 321,100 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/06 | 9:00 PM | 5.8 | 96.3 km | 261,600 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/06 | 6:48 AM | 3.9 | 73.3 km | 318,600 m | Potosi, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/01 | 9:57 AM | 5.1 | 45.2 km | 33,000 m | Tarija, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/74 | 4:51 PM | 5.9 | 66.4 km | 13,000 m | Tarija, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Tarija
Tarija or San Bernardo de la Frontera de Tarixa is a city in southern Bolivia. Founded in 1574, Tarija is both the capital and largest city within the Tarija Department, with an airport (Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport, TJA) offering regular service ..
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