Above Rocks Facts
| Area | 14.4 km² |
| Population | 1,036 |
| Male Population | 502 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 534 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.5% |
| Median Age | 27.7 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 28.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.10678, -76.87608 |
| Postal Codes | JMAAW01, JMAAW11, JMAAW17, JMACE01, JMACE10 |
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Above Rocks Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 537 | 667 | 707 | 1,006 | 1,036 |
| Population Density | 37.4 / km² | 46.4 / km² | 49.2 / km² | 70 / km² | 72.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Above Rocks Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Rocks | +87.3% | +50.8% | +42.3% |
| Saint Catherine Parish | +58.8% | +27.3% | +12.9% |
| Jamaica | +38.7% | +17.2% | +7.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Above Rocks Median Age
Median Age: 27.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Rocks | 27.7 yrs | 28.6 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 27.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Above Rocks Population Density
Population Density: 72.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Rocks | 1,036 | 14.4 km² | 72.1 / km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 541,647 | 1,188.3 km² | 456 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Above Rocks Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Above Rocks
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
Above Rocks CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Rocks | 4,130 tn | 3.99 tn | 287.3 tons/km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 2,180,994 tn | 4.03 tn | 1,835.4 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 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
Above Rocks CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,130 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 287.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 | 2:28 AM | 3.4 | 33.7 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 12.2 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 28.6 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 45.3 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 43.5 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 9.3 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 28.5 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 29.4 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/11 | 9:29 AM | 4.2 | 29.4 km | 4,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:06 AM | 3.9 | 13.4 km | 16,100 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Above Rocks
Above Rocks is a town in the parish of Saint Catherine in Jamaica. Rocks was populated in the early 19th century by (Roman Catholic) refugees from the Haitian revolution.
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