Categories in Parita
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Parita
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Shopping | 5 |
Parita Facts
| Area | 90.9 km² |
| Population | 3,957 |
| Male Population | 2,008 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,949 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +46.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.9% |
| Median Age | 34.6 years (Male: 33.2, Female: 35.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,496 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.99393, -80.52097 |
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Parita Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,708 | 3,276 | 3,567 | 3,904 | 3,957 | 3,872 | 3,746 |
| Population Density | 29.8 / km² | 36 / km² | 39.2 / km² | 42.9 / km² | 43.5 / km² | 42.6 / km² | 41.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParita Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parita | +46.1% | +20.8% | +10.9% |
| Herrera Province | — | — | — |
| Panama | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parita Median Age
Median Age: 34.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parita | 34.6 yrs | 35.7 yrs | 33.2 yrs |
| Herrera Province | 32.4 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 31.9 yrs |
| Panama | 27.4 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Parita Population Density
Population Density: 43.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parita | 3,957 | 90.9 km² | 43.5 / km² |
| Herrera Province | 123,907 | 2,375.6 km² | 52.2 / 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
Parita Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 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 Parita
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
Parita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,656 | $6,574 | $6,409 | $8,433 | $10,173 | $12,110 | $11,563 | $13,496 |
| Total GDP | $6.8M | $8.4M | $9.2M | $12.3M | $15.2M | $18.8M | $20.2M | $23.2M |
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
Parita CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parita | 16,904 tn | 4.27 tn | 185.9 tons/km² |
| Herrera Province | 503,406 tn | 4.06 tn | 211.9 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
Parita CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,904 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 185.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/18 | 11:54 PM | 5.2 | 63 km | 10,000 m | 13km WNW of Tonosi, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 6:53 AM | 4.5 | 84.2 km | 10,000 m | 29km SW of Pedasi, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 6:35 AM | 4.8 | 81.6 km | 10,000 m | 27km SW of Pedasi, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/17 | 1:11 AM | 4.8 | 93.2 km | 18,980 m | 61km SSW of Las Minas, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/16 | 12:46 PM | 4.5 | 51.2 km | 35,000 m | 18km SW of Las Minas, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/15 | 6:14 PM | 4.2 | 67.5 km | 34,190 m | 20km W of Tonosi, Panama | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/12 | 5:56 AM | 4.3 | 74.9 km | 36,000 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/12 | 4:26 AM | 4.9 | 63.4 km | 28,700 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/12 | 12:29 AM | 4.2 | 65.9 km | 44,900 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/12 | 1:43 AM | 4.6 | 51.1 km | 21,900 m | Panama | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Parita
Parita is a town and corregimiento in Parita District, Herrera Province, Panama with a population of 3,723 as of 2010. It is the seat of Parita District. It was founded in 1556. Its population as of 1990 was 3,257; its population as of 2000 was 3,616..
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