Categories in Petrolina
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Petrolina
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,530 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 1,341 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,119 | 24 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 747 | 26 years |
| Education | 730 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 679 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 632 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 595 | 27 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 511 | — |
| Health and medical | 505 | 26 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 484 | 27 years |
| Churches | 437 | — |
| Real estate | 427 | 20 years |
| Shopping other | 385 | 27 years |
Petrolina Facts
| Area | 133.1 km² |
| Population | 278,905 |
| Male Population | 133,232 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 145,673 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +348.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.9% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 25.9, Female: 27.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,174 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 87 |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Gercino Coelho, José e Maria, Areia Branca, Vila Eduardo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -9.39861, -40.50083 |
| Postal Codes | 56300, 56302, 56304, 56306, 56308, More |
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Petrolina Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,244 | 117,820 | 167,125 | 257,868 | 278,905 | 298,346 | 310,170 |
| Population Density | 467.8 / km² | 885.4 / km² | 1,256 / km² | 1,937.9 / km² | 2,096 / km² | 2,242.1 / km² | 2,331 / km² |
Petrolina Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 66.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolina | +348.1% | +136.7% | +66.9% |
| Pernambuco | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Petrolina Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolina | 26.8 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 25.9 yrs |
| Pernambuco | 28.3 yrs | 29.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Petrolina Population Density
Population Density: 2,096 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolina | 278,905 | 133.1 km² | 2,096 / km² |
| Pernambuco | 9.5 million | 98,148.3 km² | 96.3 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Petrolina Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Petrolina
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Petrolina
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Petrolina
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Petrolina
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Petrolina Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,105 | $3,350 | $3,028 | $4,031 | $4,841 | $5,486 | $4,961 | $5,174 |
| Total GDP | $27.8M | $36.1M | $38.3M | $58.9M | $81.7M | $105.4M | $105.6M | $113.2M |
Petrolina CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolina | 823,374 tn | 2.95 tn | 6,187.9 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 823,374 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,187.9 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.
- 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.
Petrolina
is a city located in the southernmost point of the state of Pernambuco, in Brazil. The population was 281.851 in 2009 in a total area of 4756.8 km², which makes it the largest municipality in the state by area. is situated on the left bank of the ..
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