Alto Songo Facts
| Area | 651.4 km² |
| Population | 97,246 |
| Male Population | 48,535 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 48,711 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +31.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.2% |
| Median Age | 37.8 years (Male: 36.9, Female: 38.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,223 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cuba Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 20.17034, -75.70511 |
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Alto Songo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,150 | 92,509 | 101,461 | 105,413 | 97,246 | 95,467 | 93,691 |
| Population Density | 113.8 / km² | 142 / km² | 155.7 / km² | 161.8 / km² | 149.3 / km² | 146.5 / km² | 143.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAlto Songo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 4.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Songo | +31.1% | +5.1% | -4.2% |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | — | — | — |
| Cuba | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alto Songo Median Age
Median Age: 37.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Songo | 37.8 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 37.9 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| Cuba | 39.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Alto Songo Population Density
Population Density: 149 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Songo | 97,246 | 651.4 km² | 149 / km² |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 1.1 million | 6,182.2 km² | 172 / km² |
| Cuba | 11.2 million | 111,150.7 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alto Songo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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.
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
Alto Songo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,111 | $264 | $547 | $1,117 | $3,154 | $3,741 | $4,040 | $4,223 |
| Total GDP | $183M | $23.6M | $49.6M | $104M | $297.9M | $354.9M | $373.5M | $392.9M |
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
Alto Songo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Songo | 342,661 tn | 3.52 tn | 526 tons/km² |
| Santiago de Cuba Province | 3,737,285 tn | 3.51 tn | 604.5 tons/km² |
| Cuba | 38,319,156 tn | 3.41 tn | 344.7 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
Alto Songo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 342,661 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 526 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.5) |
| Landslide | 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 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/18 | 5:11 PM | 3.3 | 60.9 km | 23,940 m | 36km S of Guantanamo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/18 | 8:07 PM | 3.8 | 34.8 km | 29,270 m | 33km SW of Guantanamo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/17 | 6:58 PM | 3.9 | 70.5 km | 10,000 m | 60km SSE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/17 | 3:36 PM | 3.2 | 63.8 km | 21,800 m | 35km S of Guantanamo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/17 | 2:42 PM | 4.7 | 63.3 km | 23,010 m | 56km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/17 | 4:56 AM | 4.2 | 64.4 km | 10,000 m | 55km SE of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/17 | 9:08 AM | 5.8 | 99.4 km | 11,000 m | 44km S of Guisa, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/26/16 | 10:59 AM | 4.4 | 69.2 km | 7,950 m | 45km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/16 | 10:37 PM | 4.3 | 56.4 km | 10,000 m | 31km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/16 | 6:05 PM | 4.6 | 57.8 km | 10,000 m | 32km SSW of El Cobre, Cuba | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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