Categories in Leiria
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leiria
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 588 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 551 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 437 | 30 years |
| Car repair | 282 | 32 years |
| Clothing stores | 278 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 256 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 221 | 18 years |
| Cafes | 217 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 214 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 193 | 26 years |
| Education | 184 | 37 years |
| Hardware store | 174 | 32 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 170 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 159 | 31 years |
Leiria Facts
| Area | 16.2 km² |
| Population | 39,500 |
| Male Population | 18,509 (46.9%) |
| Female Population | 20,991 (53.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +45.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.7% |
| Median Age | 38.5 years (Male: 37, Female: 39.9) |
| Area Codes | 244 |
| Neighborhoods | Leiria, Vale Sepal, Loureira, Casais da Cruz da Areia, Carriço |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.74362, -8.80705 |
| Postal Codes | 2400, 2404, 2410, 2414, 2415, More |
Map of Leiria
Interactive Map
Leiria Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,189 | 32,442 | 35,685 | 38,629 | 39,500 |
| Population Density | 1,679.6 / km² | 2,004.1 / km² | 2,204.5 / km² | 2,386.3 / km² | 2,440.2 / km² |
Leiria Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiria | +42.1% | +19.1% | +8.2% |
| Leiria District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | +12.6% | +4.6% | +0.7% |
Leiria Median Age
Median Age: 38.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiria | 38.5 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 37 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Leiria Population Density
Population Density: 2,440 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiria | 39,500 | 16.2 km² | 2,440 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Leiria Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Leiria
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Leiria
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leiria
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Leiria
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leiria
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Leiria CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiria | 260,115 tn | 6.59 tn | 16,068.9 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 260,115 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,068.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17/17 | 6:44 AM | 4.2 | 82.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/17 | 11:22 PM | 3.6 | 17.5 km | 10,860 m | 4km WSW of Porto de Mos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/07 | 8:18 PM | 3 | 45.6 km | 2,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/06 | 7:52 PM | 3.4 | 58.5 km | 9,700 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/05 | 8:02 PM | 3.9 | 38.7 km | 7,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/05 | 1:51 AM | 3.1 | 64.8 km | 21,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/10/01 | 2:48 PM | 3.7 | 24.7 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/01 | 7:03 AM | 3 | 63.8 km | 5,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/99 | 10:12 AM | 3.1 | 14.7 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/99 | 9:00 AM | 3.6 | 18 km | 10,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
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