Los Arabos Facts
| Area | 629.9 km² |
| Population | 22,377 |
| Male Population | 11,376 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 11,001 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.4% |
| Median Age | 40.2 years (Male: 39.5, Female: 40.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,490 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cuba Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.72969, -80.72081 |
| Postal Codes | 43300 |
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Los Arabos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,538 | 19,392 | 19,911 | 19,417 | 22,377 | 22,144 | 21,990 |
| Population Density | 31 / km² | 30.8 / km² | 31.6 / km² | 30.8 / km² | 35.5 / km² | 35.2 / km² | 34.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLos Arabos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Arabos | +14.5% | +15.4% | +12.4% |
| Matanzas Province | — | — | — |
| Cuba | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Los Arabos Median Age
Median Age: 40.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Arabos | 40.2 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Matanzas Province | 40 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 39.2 yrs |
| Cuba | 39.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Los Arabos Population Density
Population Density: 35.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Arabos | 22,377 | 629.9 km² | 35.5 / km² |
| Matanzas Province | 699,619 | 11,849.8 km² | 59 / 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
Los Arabos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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
Los Arabos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,439 | $617 | $1,190 | $2,288 | $6,314 | $6,492 | $7,053 | $7,490 |
| Total GDP | $136.5M | $16M | $31.2M | $59.7M | $161.7M | $164M | $177.6M | $187.8M |
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
Los Arabos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Arabos | 78,849 tn | 3.52 tn | 125.2 tons/km² |
| Matanzas Province | 2,403,852 tn | 3.44 tn | 202.9 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
Los Arabos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,849 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 125.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/30/17 | 3:41 AM | 4.4 | 87.6 km | 10,000 m | 17km NE of Matanzas, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/15 | 11:47 AM | 4.3 | 57.2 km | 14,140 m | 29km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/15 | 4:07 AM | 4.1 | 91.8 km | 16,129 m | 45km SW of Jaguey Grande, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/14 | 9:50 PM | 4.2 | 41.8 km | 15,740 m | 18km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/14 | 11:26 AM | 4.7 | 47.7 km | 10,000 m | 27km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/14 | 3:19 AM | 4.3 | 43.3 km | 14,190 m | 15km NNE of Marti, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/14 | 11:23 AM | 4 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | 20km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/14 | 2:25 AM | 4.1 | 51.9 km | 13,570 m | 26km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/14 | 8:57 PM | 5 | 50.1 km | 10,000 m | 26km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/96 | 10:25 PM | 3.8 | 88.1 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Los Arabos
Los Arabos (Spanish for "The Arabs") is a municipality and town in the Matanzas Province of Cuba. It is located in the eastern part of the province, bordering the province of Villa Clara.
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