Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Portbou
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 13 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Travel agencies | 10 |
| Other accommodation | 6 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
| All food and beverage | 5 |
Portbou Facts
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population | 1,181 |
| Male Population | 594 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 587 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +179.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +62.7% |
| Median Age | 53 years (Male: 51, Female: 55.1) |
| Neighborhoods | La Barceloneta |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.42650, 3.15805 |
| Postal Codes | 17497 |
Map of Portbou
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Portbou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 422 | 589 | 726 | 1,029 | 1,181 | 1,174 | 1,157 |
| Population Density | 613.8 / km² | 856.7 / km² | 1,056 / km² | 1,496.7 / km² | 1,717.8 / km² | 1,707.6 / km² | 1,682.9 / km² |
Portbou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 62.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portbou | +179.9% | +100.5% | +62.7% |
| Spain | — | — | — |
Portbou Median Age
Median Age: 53 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portbou | 53 yrs | 55.1 yrs | 51 yrs |
| Spain | 40.8 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Portbou Population Density
Population Density: 1,718 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portbou | 1,181 | 0.688 km² | 1,718 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Portbou Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Portbou
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Portbou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portbou | 9,541 tn | 8.08 tn | 13,877.1 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,541 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,877.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:37 AM | 4.1 | 29.3 km | 7,850 m | 8km ENE of l'Escala, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/10 | 6:08 AM | 4.1 | 71 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:38 PM | 3.1 | 78.2 km | 4,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 10:36 PM | 4.3 | 65.2 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 6:59 PM | 3.2 | 78.3 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 6:48 PM | 3.6 | 78.3 km | 3,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/08 | 8:14 AM | 3.2 | 60 km | 4,800 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/08 | 3:27 AM | 3.1 | 70.4 km | 0 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/07 | 11:32 PM | 3.5 | 39.5 km | 10,700 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/06 | 7:19 AM | 3.3 | 64.2 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
Portbou railway station
Portbou is a railway station serving Portbou in Catalonia, Spain. It is on the Barcelona–Cerbère railway and the Narbonne–Portbou railway. The station is owned by Adif and is served by Rodalies de Catalunya regional line R11 and Girona commuter rail ..
Portbou railway station Wikipedia Page
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