Categories in Cilaos
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cilaos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 70 |
| Buses and trains | 37 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Unreachable | 25 |
| Hotels and motels | 16 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 14 |
| Real estate | 9 |
| Travel agencies | 8 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 8 |
Cilaos Facts
| Area | 73.4 km² |
| Population | 5,609 |
| Male Population | 2,809 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,800 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -8.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.6% |
| Median Age | 32.3 years (Male: 31.5, Female: 33.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Réunion Time |
| Lat & Lng | -21.13357, 55.47190 |
| Postal Codes | 97413 |
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Cilaos Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,129 | 6,113 | 6,276 | 5,706 | 5,609 |
| Population Density | 83.5 / km² | 83.3 / km² | 85.5 / km² | 77.8 / km² | 76.4 / km² |
Cilaos Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilaos | -6.9% | -6.7% | -9.1% |
| Réunion | +78.1% | +41.6% | +17.5% |
Cilaos Median Age
Median Age: 32.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilaos | 32.3 yrs | 33.1 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Réunion | 31.7 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 30.5 yrs |
Cilaos Population Density
Population Density: 76.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilaos | 5,609 | 73.4 km² | 76.4 / km² |
| Réunion | 837,471 | 3,708.3 km² | 226 / km² |
Cilaos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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 Cilaos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cilaos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilaos | 33,709 tn | 6.01 tn | 459.4 tons/km² |
| Réunion | 3,300,009 tn | 3.94 tn | 889.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,709 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 459.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Volcano | High (10) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/07 | 8:48 PM | 5.3 | 20.2 km | 10,000 m | Reunion region | usgs.gov |
Cilaos
Cilaos is a town and commune on the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It is located centrally on the island, in a caldera of altitude 1214 m. The caldera (usually known as the 'Cirque') is also named for the community.
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