Categories in Alajuela
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Alajuela
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 840 | 12 years |
| Shopping | 674 | 32 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 432 | — |
| Corporate management | 336 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 321 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 300 | 26 years |
| Clothing stores | 296 | 20 years |
| Other accommodation | 276 | — |
| Apartments | 228 | — |
| Education | 201 | 37 years |
| Health and medical | 165 | 23 years |
Alajuela Facts
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Population | 76,127 |
| Male Population | 36,268 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 39,859 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +171.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +77.4% |
| Median Age | 32.7 years (Male: 31.2, Female: 34.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,479 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Llano, Tejar, Agonía, Pavas, Carmen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.01625, -84.21163 |
| Postal Codes | 20101, 20102, 20104, 20106, 20109, More |
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Alajuela Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,053 | 37,161 | 42,905 | 44,482 | 76,127 | 89,109 | 95,700 |
| Population Density | 3,679.1 / km² | 4,873.6 / km² | 5,626.9 / km² | 5,833.7 / km² | 9,983.9 / km² | 11,686.4 / km² | 12,550.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAlajuela Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 77.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela | +171.4% | +104.9% | +77.4% |
| Alajuela Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alajuela Median Age
Median Age: 32.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela | 32.7 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 31.2 yrs |
| Alajuela Province | 27.9 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 27.4 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Alajuela Population Density
Population Density: 9,984 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela | 76,127 | 7.6 km² | 9,984 / km² |
| Alajuela Province | 963,000 | 9,773.9 km² | 98.5 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alajuela Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Alajuela
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Alajuela
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Alajuela
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
Alajuela Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,313 | $7,914 | $10,103 | $11,880 | $12,994 | $18,356 | $16,137 | $21,479 |
| Total GDP | $404.8M | $547.1M | $871.1M | $1.1B | $1.3B | $2.1B | $2.3B | $3.2B |
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
Alajuela CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela | 217,008 tn | 2.85 tn | 28,460.1 tons/km² |
| Alajuela Province | 2,439,181 tn | 2.53 tn | 249.6 tons/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,133 tn | 2.51 tn | 234 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
Alajuela CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 217,008 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28,460.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/19 | 9:14 PM | 4.8 | 38.1 km | 102,760 m | 10km S of Pital, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/18 | 4:39 AM | 3.8 | 14 km | 10,000 m | 1km S of Salitral, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/18 | 2:12 PM | 4.7 | 29.7 km | 18,860 m | 18km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 6:15 AM | 4.5 | 36.6 km | 10,000 m | 6km S of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 5:50 PM | 4 | 35 km | 11,770 m | 9km ESE of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 3:33 PM | 3.5 | 31.9 km | 11,130 m | 7km SSE of San Ignacio, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 11:25 PM | 4.2 | 19.4 km | 88,670 m | 7km SE of Rio Segundo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/17 | 2:34 AM | 3.3 | 30.9 km | 13,040 m | 22km W of Guapiles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/17 | 1:41 AM | 3.4 | 36.6 km | 12,210 m | 8km N of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/16 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 8.4 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Alajuela
Alajuela (Spanish pronunciation: [alaˈxwela]) is the third-largest city in Costa Rica after the capital, San José, and Desamparados. It is also the capital of Alajuela Province. of its location in the Costa Rican Central Valley, Alajuela is nowadays..
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