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Lacovia Facts
| Area | 61.8 km² |
| Population | 5,476 |
| Male Population | 2,790 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,686 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +47.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.0% |
| Median Age | 28.3 years (Male: 28.1, Female: 28.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,575 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.07210, -77.75059 |
| Postal Codes | JMDEH10 |
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Lacovia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,715 | 4,297 | 4,524 | 4,730 | 5,476 | 5,810 | 5,750 |
| Population Density | 60.2 / km² | 69.6 / km² | 73.3 / km² | 76.6 / km² | 88.7 / km² | 94.1 / km² | 93.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLacovia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacovia | +47.4% | +27.4% | +21% |
| Saint Elizabeth Parish | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lacovia Median Age
Median Age: 28.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacovia | 28.3 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| Saint Elizabeth Parish | 28.3 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 28.1 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lacovia Population Density
Population Density: 88.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacovia | 5,476 | 61.8 km² | 88.7 / km² |
| Saint Elizabeth Parish | 153,266 | 1,203.8 km² | 127 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lacovia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Lacovia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,727 | $3,624 | $3,832 | $4,648 | $4,307 | $4,123 | $4,899 | $5,575 |
| Total GDP | $9.3M | $13.8M | $16.1M | $20.2M | $19.4M | $19.1M | $22.7M | $26.4M |
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
Lacovia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacovia | 21,844 tn | 3.99 tn | 353.8 tons/km² |
| Saint Elizabeth Parish | 611,102 tn | 3.99 tn | 507.7 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 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
Lacovia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,844 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 353.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 89.6 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 50.5 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/13 | 3:37 PM | 4.1 | 49.6 km | 13,290 m | 6km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 94.6 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/13 | 11:10 AM | 3.9 | 32.4 km | 7,400 m | 3km W of Darliston, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 25.5 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/05 | 3:58 AM | 5.2 | 42.3 km | 2,100 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/03 | 1:58 AM | 3.5 | 51.6 km | 10,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/00 | 12:13 AM | 4.4 | 39.4 km | 5,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/95 | 12:44 PM | 3.2 | 16.3 km | 20,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lacovia
Lacovia is a town in Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, located on the Black River between the Upper Morass and the Lower Morrass.
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