Categories in Jacmel
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jacmel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 67 |
| Hotels and motels | 38 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Shopping | 28 |
| Churches | 25 |
| Other accommodation | 24 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 20 |
| Electronics stores | 18 |
| Apartments | 17 |
| Other membership organizations | 16 |
| Gas station | 16 |
| Beauty salons | 15 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 14 |
| Religion | 13 |
| Photography | 12 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
Jacmel Facts
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population | 10,187 |
| Male Population | 4,810 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 5,377 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +684.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.1% |
| Median Age | 20.9 years (Male: 20.2, Female: 21.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.23427, -72.53539 |
| Postal Codes | HT 9110, HT 9111 |
Map of Jacmel
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Jacmel Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,298 | 8,383 | 8,346 | 9,652 | 10,187 |
| Population Density | 2,596 / km² | 16,766 / km² | 16,692 / km² | 19,304 / km² | 20,374 / km² |
Jacmel Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacmel | +643.6% | +15.1% | +15.6% |
| Sud-Est (department) | +727.2% | +57.9% | +19.1% |
| Haiti | +141.9% | +52.2% | +25.3% |
Jacmel Median Age
Median Age: 20.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacmel | 20.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Sud-Est (department) | 20.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Haiti | 20.9 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
Jacmel Population Density
Population Density: 20,374 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacmel | 10,187 | 0.5 km² | 20,374 / km² |
| Sud-Est (department) | 564,134 | 2,039 km² | 277 / km² |
| Haiti | 10.2 million | 27,142.5 km² | 376 / km² |
Jacmel Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jacmel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jacmel
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Jacmel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacmel | 3,173 tn | 0.31 tn | 6,346.2 tons/km² |
| Sud-Est (department) | 180,483 tn | 0.32 tn | 88.5 tons/km² |
| Haiti | 3,207,234 tn | 0.31 tn | 118.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,173 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,346.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/16 | 9:07 PM | 4.7 | 11.8 km | 11,450 m | 10km NW of Cayes Jacmel, Haiti | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/14 | 6:56 AM | 3.4 | 27 km | 14,580 m | 10km S of Carrefour, Haiti | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/13 | 11:07 PM | 3.8 | 14.5 km | 10,000 m | 14km SSW of Jacmel, Haiti | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/12 | 12:03 PM | 3.7 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | Haiti region | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/11 | 11:53 AM | 4.4 | 41.6 km | 37,600 m | Haiti region | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/11 | 1:19 AM | 4.1 | 44.7 km | 10,000 m | Haiti region | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/11 | 2:06 PM | 3.5 | 17.6 km | 10,000 m | Haiti region | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/11 | 9:14 AM | 3.8 | 37.2 km | 13,800 m | Haiti region | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/11 | 2:39 AM | 3.2 | 40.4 km | 10,000 m | Haiti region | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/10 | 4:59 PM | 4.5 | 39.7 km | 10,000 m | Haiti region | usgs.gov |
Jacmel
Jacmel, (Haitian Creole: Jakmèl; Spanish: Yáquimo) is a commune in southern Haiti founded by the Spanish in 1504 and repopulated by the French in 1698. It is the capital of the department of Sud-Est and has an estimated population of 40,000, while th..
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