Categories in Aljezur
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aljezur
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 136 | 18 years |
| Restaurants | 68 | 25 years |
| Hotels and motels | 35 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 30 | — |
| Shopping | 25 | 41 years |
| Real estate | 21 | — |
| Travel agencies | 19 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 | — |
| All food and beverage | 17 | — |
| Physical education | 17 | — |
| Sports and recreation | 15 | — |
| Car repair | 14 | — |
| Education | 14 | — |
Aljezur Facts
| Area | 328.1 km² |
| Population | 5,884 |
| Male Population | 2,895 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,989 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +72.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.9% |
| Median Age | 50.5 years (Male: 50.2, Female: 51) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,579 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Vales, Azenha, Igreja Nova, moinho da legua, Barranco da Vaca |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.31915, -8.80330 |
| Postal Codes | 8600, 8670 |
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Aljezur Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,406 | 4,381 | 5,078 | 5,934 | 5,884 | 5,967 | 6,030 |
| Population Density | 10.4 / km² | 13.4 / km² | 15.5 / km² | 18.1 / km² | 17.9 / km² | 18.2 / km² | 18.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAljezur Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur | +72.8% | +34.3% | +15.9% |
| Faro District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aljezur Median Age
Median Age: 50.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur | 50.5 yrs | 51 yrs | 50.2 yrs |
| Faro District | 42.2 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.3 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Aljezur Population Density
Population Density: 17.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur | 5,884 | 328.1 km² | 17.9 / km² |
| Faro District | 462,681 | 5,011.3 km² | 92.3 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aljezur Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aljezur
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aljezur
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
Aljezur Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $16,542 | $18,840 | $28,112 | $26,279 | $28,876 | $29,067 | $25,792 | $30,579 |
| Total GDP | $59.7M | $71.1M | $114.9M | $116M | $134.3M | $135.9M | $123.2M | $146.6M |
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
Aljezur CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aljezur | 38,815 tn | 6.6 tn | 118.3 tons/km² |
| Faro District | 3,030,349 tn | 6.55 tn | 604.7 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 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
Aljezur CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,815 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 118.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.9) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/17 | 6:09 PM | 3.6 | 31.2 km | 27,050 m | 5km ESE of Lagos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/15 | 4:35 AM | 3.4 | 28.9 km | 15,000 m | 7km ENE of Monchique, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/14 | 2:05 AM | 4 | 94.8 km | 22,000 m | 66km WSW of Sagres, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/11 | 7:36 AM | 3.8 | 36.3 km | 8,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/08 | 10:44 AM | 3.4 | 60.7 km | 20,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/08 | 6:26 PM | 3 | 89.5 km | 10,600 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/08 | 1:36 PM | 3 | 98.4 km | 22,000 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/08 | 3:33 AM | 3.8 | 54.6 km | 27,000 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/07 | 5:36 AM | 3.2 | 82.8 km | 0 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/07 | 5:25 PM | 3.1 | 54 km | 17,400 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Aljezur
Aljezur (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐɫʒɨˈzuɾ]) is a municipality in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,884, in an area of 323.50 km². The municipality comprises 4 parishes, and is located within the district of Faro. The word is derived from the ..
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