Categories in Capira
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Capira
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 12 |
Capira Facts
| Area | 38.2 km² |
| Population | 6,048 |
| Male Population | 3,040 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,008 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +155.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.2% |
| Median Age | 29.6 years (Male: 29.7, Female: 29.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $96,639 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Panamá Oeste, Capira |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.75000, -79.88333 |
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Capira Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,369 | 3,566 | 4,439 | 6,298 | 6,048 | 6,224 | 6,345 |
| Population Density | 62 / km² | 93.4 / km² | 116.2 / km² | 164.9 / km² | 158.4 / km² | 163 / km² | 166.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCapira Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 36.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capira | +155.3% | +69.6% | +36.2% |
| Panamá Province | — | — | — |
| Panama | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Capira Median Age
Median Age: 29.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capira | 29.6 yrs | 29.6 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Panamá Province | 29.4 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Capira Population Density
Population Density: 158 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capira | 6,048 | 38.2 km² | 158 / km² |
| Panamá Province | 1.4 million | 8,776.1 km² | 165 / km² |
| Panama | 3.8 million | 75,430.4 km² | 50.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Capira Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Capira
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
Capira Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,008 | $13,923 | $26,257 | $41,244 | $66,944 | $92,771 | $76,343 | $96,639 |
| Total GDP | $119.4M | $140M | $283.1M | $502.6M | $908.1M | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.5B |
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
Capira CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capira | 25,684 tn | 4.25 tn | 672.6 tons/km² |
| Panamá Province | 6,390,118 tn | 4.42 tn | 728.1 tons/km² |
| Panama | 14,498,748 tn | 3.78 tn | 192.2 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
Capira CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,684 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 672.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/19 | 7:09 AM | 4.4 | 88.5 km | 26,710 m | 46km SSE of Pacora, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/17 | 7:35 PM | 4.7 | 86 km | 16,460 m | 73km ESE of Nueva Gorgona, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/16 | 7:00 PM | 4.4 | 98.3 km | 10,000 m | 60km W of Puerto Escondido, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/03 | 3:58 PM | 4.8 | 95.3 km | 47,800 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/03 | 8:29 AM | 5.4 | 67.2 km | 54,100 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/03 | 10:49 AM | 4 | 68.2 km | 59,800 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/98 | 9:34 PM | 3.4 | 44.9 km | 3,000 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/98 | 10:57 PM | 3.4 | 46.9 km | 1,800 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/98 | 6:17 PM | 3.2 | 44.3 km | 22,300 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/98 | 2:52 PM | 4 | 98.5 km | 70,000 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Capira
Capira is a town and corregimiento in Capira District, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama with a population of 5,181 as of 2010. It is the seat of Capira District. Its population as of 1990 was 3,606; its population as of 2000 was 4,553.
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