Categories in Meruoca
Gas StationMotorcycle repairFarmingClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesPost OfficeReligionReligious InstitutionElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationElementary SchoolPublic SchoolTourist AttractionBakeriesBarbecue RestaurantBars, pubs and tavernsBurger restaurantsCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsPizzaRestaurantsSnack BarBarbersBeauty salonsApartment BuildingCondominium ComplexCountry HouseHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexMarketPharmacyShoppingSupermarketGymPublic parksSoccer FieldCottageHotels and motelsHousing SocietyInnLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Meruoca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 43 |
| Education | 27 |
| Shopping | 24 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 |
| Clothing stores | 20 |
| Churches | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 18 |
| Religion | 16 |
| Travel agencies | 13 |
Meruoca Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 2,965 |
| Male Population | 1,452 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,513 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +68.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -18.0% |
| Median Age | 26 years (Male: 24.4, Female: 27.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,184 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Divino Salvador, Coronel Bezerril, Dom Expedito, Alto das Flores |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.54167, -40.45500 |
| Postal Codes | 62130 |
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Meruoca Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,765 | 2,840 | 3,614 | 4,742 | 2,965 | 3,060 | 3,155 |
| Population Density | 1,045.9 / km² | 1,683 / km² | 2,141.6 / km² | 2,810.1 / km² | 1,757 / km² | 1,813.3 / km² | 1,869.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMeruoca Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 18% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meruoca | +68% | +4.4% | -18% |
| Ceará | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Meruoca Median Age
Median Age: 26 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meruoca | 26 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 24.4 yrs |
| Ceará | 27.5 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Meruoca Population Density
Population Density: 1,757 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meruoca | 2,965 | 1.688 km² | 1,757 / km² |
| Ceará | 9.2 million | 148,920.5 km² | 61.7 / 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
Meruoca Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Meruoca
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Meruoca
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Meruoca
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
Meruoca Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,840 | $7,670 | $8,054 | $8,759 | $7,200 | $6,631 | $3,929 | $5,184 |
| Total GDP | $80.3M | $85.1M | $96.9M | $116.7M | $103.4M | $100.2M | $62.2M | $82.9M |
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
Meruoca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meruoca | 6,747 tn | 2.28 tn | 3,998.1 tons/km² |
| Ceará | 20,315,881 tn | 2.21 tn | 136.4 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
Meruoca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,747 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,998.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/29/08 | 4:46 AM | 4.3 | 21 km | 10,000 m | Ceara, Brazil | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/91 | 10:12 AM | 4.8 | 88.1 km | 10,700 m | Ceara, Brazil | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Meruoca
Meruoca is a municipality in the state of Ceará in the Northeast region of Brazil.
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