Categories in Pavas
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pavas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 129 | — |
| Shopping | 127 | — |
| Corporate management | 96 | 26 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 84 | — |
| Beauty salons | 57 | — |
| Education | 52 | — |
| Health and medical | 44 | — |
| Car repair | 38 | — |
| Public parks | 36 | — |
| Clothing stores | 32 | — |
| Apartments | 30 | — |
| Bakeries | 29 | — |
| Electronics stores | 27 | — |
Pavas Facts
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Population | 62,907 |
| Male Population | 29,845 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 33,062 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +10.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -16.7% |
| Median Age | 29.1 years (Male: 27.9, Female: 30.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Pavas, Pavas Centro, Rohrmoser, Aeropuerto, Nunciatura |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.94333, -84.13454 |
| Postal Codes | 10109 |
Map of Pavas
Interactive Map
Pavas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,934 | 69,246 | 75,549 | 71,579 | 62,907 | 60,848 | 58,416 |
| Population Density | 7,346.3 / km² | 8,935 / km² | 9,748.3 / km² | 9,236 / km² | 8,117 / km² | 7,851.4 / km² | 7,537.5 / km² |
Pavas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 16.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavas | +10.5% | -9.2% | -16.7% |
| San José Province | — | — | — |
| Costa Rica | — | — | — |
Pavas Median Age
Median Age: 29.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavas | 29.1 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
| San José Province | 29.8 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Costa Rica | 28.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
Pavas Population Density
Population Density: 8,117 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavas | 62,907 | 7.8 km² | 8,117 / km² |
| San José Province | 1.5 million | 4,968.7 km² | 307 / km² |
| Costa Rica | 4.8 million | 51,352.9 km² | 93.3 / km² |
Pavas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Pavas
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pavas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pavas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pavas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavas | 193,761 tn | 3.08 tn | 25,001.4 tons/km² |
| San José Province | 4,070,866 tn | 2.67 tn | 819.3 tons/km² |
| Costa Rica | 12,018,133 tn | 2.51 tn | 234 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 193,761 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,001.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/18 | 4:39 AM | 3.8 | 7.4 km | 10,000 m | 1km S of Salitral, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/18 | 2:12 PM | 4.7 | 28.5 km | 18,860 m | 18km NNE of Angeles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 6:15 AM | 4.5 | 30.8 km | 10,000 m | 6km S of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 5:50 PM | 4 | 26.7 km | 11,770 m | 9km ESE of Tejar, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/18 | 3:33 PM | 3.5 | 22.9 km | 11,130 m | 7km SSE of San Ignacio, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/23/18 | 7:37 AM | 4.8 | 32.1 km | 36,650 m | 9km W of San Marcos, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 11:25 PM | 4.2 | 29.5 km | 88,670 m | 7km SE of Rio Segundo, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/17 | 2:34 AM | 3.3 | 31.4 km | 13,040 m | 22km W of Guapiles, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/17 | 1:41 AM | 3.4 | 27.9 km | 12,210 m | 8km N of Cot, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/16 | 3:00 AM | 4.2 | 16.9 km | 78,550 m | 3km ENE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | usgs.gov |
Pavas District
Pavas District, ninth of its kind in San José Canton, is the most populated of 470 districts in Costa Rica. The district comprises Tobías Bolaños International Airport, San José's domestic airport.
Pavas District Wikipedia Page
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