Categories in Slave Island
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Slave Island
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Corporate management | 31 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Electronics stores | 22 |
| Clothing stores | 20 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Travel agencies | 13 |
| Construction of buildings | 11 |
| Real estate | 11 |
| Banks | 10 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Telecommunications | 8 |
| Jewelers and watches | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Advertising and marketing | 7 |
| Loan companies | 7 |
Slave Island Facts
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Population | 53,233 |
| Male Population | 26,355 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 26,878 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -2.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.2% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 31.5, Female: 32.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.91667, 79.85000 |
| Postal Codes | 00200 |
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Slave Island Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,479 | 61,232 | 56,778 | 47,476 | 53,233 | 56,346 | 60,504 |
| Population Density | 8,146.4 / km² | 9,156.2 / km² | 8,490.2 / km² | 7,099.2 / km² | 7,960.1 / km² | 8,425.6 / km² | 9,047.3 / km² |
Slave Island Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island | -2.3% | -13.1% | -6.2% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Slave Island Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island | 32.1 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Slave Island Population Density
Population Density: 7,960 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island | 53,233 | 6.7 km² | 7,960 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Slave Island Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Slave Island
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Slave Island CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Island | 60,450 tn | 1.14 tn | 9,039.2 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 60,450 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,039.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Slave Island
Slave Island is a suburb in Colombo, Sri Lanka located directly south of the Fort area of Colombo. The name Slave Island was given during the period of British occupation and administration, and refers to the situation under Portuguese and Dutch admi..
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