Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Assomada
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Electronics stores | 5 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 |
| Public administration | 5 |
Assomada Facts
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population | 35,730 |
| Male Population | 16,499 (46.2%) |
| Female Population | 19,231 (53.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.7% |
| Median Age | 20.6 years (Male: 19.3, Female: 22) |
| Neighborhoods | Achada São Filipe |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cape Verde Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 15.10000, -23.68333 |
| Postal Codes | 7310 |
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Assomada Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,236 | 38,087 | 42,912 | 34,463 | 35,730 |
| Population Density | 24,157.3 / km² | 25,391.3 / km² | 28,608 / km² | 22,975.3 / km² | 23,820 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Assomada Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 19.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada | -4.9% | -9.5% | -19.7% |
| Santa Catarina, Cape Verde | +8.1% | +3.4% | -7.8% |
| Cape Verde | +97.1% | +56.2% | +20.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Assomada Median Age
Median Age: 20.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada | 20.6 yrs | 22 yrs | 19.3 yrs |
| Santa Catarina, Cape Verde | 20.7 yrs | 22 yrs | 19.5 yrs |
| Cape Verde | 23 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Assomada Population Density
Population Density: 23,820 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada | 35,730 | 1.5 km² | 23,820 / km² |
| Santa Catarina, Cape Verde | 59,112 | 278.7 km² | 212 / km² |
| Cape Verde | 455,281 | 4,124.8 km² | 110 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Assomada Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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.
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
Assomada CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada | 83,284 tn | 2.33 tn | 55,522.4 tons/km² |
| Santa Catarina, Cape Verde | 138,245 tn | 2.34 tn | 496.1 tons/km² |
| Cape Verde | 853,612 tn | 1.87 tn | 206.9 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
Assomada CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 83,284 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 55,522.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/14 | 1:19 PM | 4.3 | 86.8 km | 11,370 m | 14km N of Sao Filipe, Cape Verde | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/90 | 10:12 AM | 4.2 | 54 km | 10,000 m | Cape Verde | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Assomada
Assomada (in Cape Verdean Creole: Somada) is a city on the Sotavento (leeward) island of Santiago in Cape Verde. It is the seat of the municipality of Santa Catarina, which comprises the central western part and much of the interior of the island, an..
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