Categories in Caruaru
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Caruaru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 2,978 | 27 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,726 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 1,540 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,044 | — |
| Car repair | 928 | 30 years |
| Education | 904 | 29 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 815 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 793 | 27 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 719 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 662 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 645 | 21 years |
| Churches | 617 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 573 | — |
| Shopping other | 514 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 480 | 16 years |
| Religion | 475 | 32 years |
| Electronics stores | 468 | 24 years |
Caruaru Facts
| Area | 113.1 km² |
| Population | 318,671 |
| Male Population | 149,215 (46.8%) |
| Female Population | 169,456 (53.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +202.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.5% |
| Median Age | 28.6 years (Male: 27.3, Female: 29.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,954 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Maurício de Nassau, Nossa Senhora das Dores, Salgado, Indianópolis, Petrópolis |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.28333, -35.97611 |
| Postal Codes | 55000, 55002, 55004, 55006, 55008, More |
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Caruaru Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 105,480 | 177,083 | 231,725 | 317,077 | 318,671 | 328,096 | 332,774 |
| Population Density | 932.9 / km² | 1,566.2 / km² | 2,049.5 / km² | 2,804.4 / km² | 2,818.5 / km² | 2,901.9 / km² | 2,943.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCaruaru Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 37.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruaru | +202.1% | +80% | +37.5% |
| Pernambuco | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caruaru Median Age
Median Age: 28.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruaru | 28.6 yrs | 29.7 yrs | 27.3 yrs |
| Pernambuco | 28.3 yrs | 29.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Caruaru Population Density
Population Density: 2,819 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruaru | 318,671 | 113.1 km² | 2,819 / km² |
| Pernambuco | 9.5 million | 98,148.3 km² | 96.3 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Caruaru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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.
Neighborhoods in Caruaru
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Caruaru
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Caruaru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Caruaru
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
Caruaru Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,241 | $4,558 | $4,970 | $5,435 | $6,751 | $7,507 | $6,308 | $6,954 |
| Total GDP | $755M | $874.3M | $1B | $1.3B | $1.8B | $2.1B | $1.8B | $2.1B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Caruaru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruaru | 935,500 tn | 2.94 tn | 8,274.2 tons/km² |
| Pernambuco | 21,893,898 tn | 2.32 tn | 223.1 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 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
Caruaru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 935,500 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,274.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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 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.
Caruaru
Caruaru is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Pernambuco. The most populous city in the interior of the state, Caruaru is located in the microzone of Agreste and because of its cultural importance, it is nicknamed Capital do Agreste (Portuguese..
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