Categories in Willemstad
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Willemstad
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 622 | 16 years |
| Other accommodation | 391 | 17 years |
| Real estate | 232 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 229 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 195 | 20 years |
| Education | 164 | 27 years |
| Car rental | 147 | 16 years |
| Clothing stores | 143 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 143 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 141 | — |
| Beauty salons | 136 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 125 | — |
| Electronics stores | 118 | 24 years |
| Travel agencies | 115 | 27 years |
Willemstad Facts
| Area | 123.3 km² |
| Population | 145,350 |
| Male Population | 66,137 (45.5%) |
| Female Population | 79,213 (54.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.8% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 38.3, Female: 41.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Otrobanda, Rooi Catochi, Saliña, Punda, Pietermaai |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.10840, -68.93354 |
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Willemstad Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,103 | 125,642 | 113,712 | 134,324 | 145,350 |
| Population Density | 950.1 / km² | 1,019.4 / km² | 922.6 / km² | 1,089.8 / km² | 1,179.3 / km² |
Willemstad Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | +14.7% | +6.9% | +18.1% |
| Curaçao | +9.9% | +10.2% | +21% |
Willemstad Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | 40.4 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 38.3 yrs |
| Curaçao | 40.3 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 38.3 yrs |
Willemstad Population Density
Population Density: 1,179 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | 145,350 | 123.3 km² | 1,179 / km² |
| Curaçao | 146,476 | 448.4 km² | 327 / km² |
Willemstad Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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 Willemstad
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Willemstad
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Willemstad
Willemstad CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | 1,081,581 tn | 7.44 tn | 8,775.5 tons/km² |
| Curaçao | 1,030,962 tn | 7.04 tn | 2,299.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,081,581 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,775.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/18 | 4:22 PM | 4.4 | 85.5 km | 16,830 m | 4km W of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/17 | 1:46 PM | 5.2 | 70.4 km | 15,000 m | 56km N of La Vela de Coro, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/17 | 1:29 PM | 4.8 | 72.6 km | 19,440 m | 58km WSW of Dorp Soto, Curaçao | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/13 | 12:55 PM | 4 | 9 km | 9,300 m | 8km NE of Willemstad, Curaçao | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/11 | 5:27 PM | 4.1 | 79.5 km | 19,000 m | offshore Falcon, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/11 | 4:15 PM | 4.7 | 94.9 km | 15,000 m | Aruba region | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/04 | 6:12 AM | 3.9 | 58.4 km | 13,300 m | offshore Falcon, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 12/15/03 | 11:09 AM | 3.7 | 88.7 km | 33,000 m | Netherlands Antilles region | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/91 | 9:01 PM | 4.3 | 63.5 km | 26,700 m | offshore Falcon, Venezuela | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/89 | 9:30 AM | 4.6 | 68.4 km | 10,000 m | Netherlands Antilles region | usgs.gov |
Willemstad
Willemstad (/wɪləmˌstɑːt/; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪləmstɑt]) is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Formerly the capital of the Netherlands Antilles..
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