Terra Chã Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 1,816 |
| Male Population | 891 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 925 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -14.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.8% |
| Median Age | 35.4 years (Male: 35.2, Female: 35.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Azores Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.66667, -27.25000 |
| Postal Codes | 9700, 9701 |
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Terra Chã Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,115 | 2,300 | 2,384 | 2,105 | 1,816 | 1,687 | 1,572 |
| Population Density | 769.1 / km² | 836.4 / km² | 866.9 / km² | 765.5 / km² | 660.4 / km² | 613.5 / km² | 571.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTerra Chã Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 23.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Chã | -14.1% | -21% | -23.8% |
| Azores | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Terra Chã Median Age
Median Age: 35.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Chã | 35.4 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| Azores | 39.5 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Terra Chã Population Density
Population Density: 660 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Chã | 1,816 | 2.75 km² | 660 / km² |
| Azores | 14,015 | 175.2 km² | 80 / 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
Terra Chã Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Terra Chã
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
Terra Chã CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Chã | 14,328 tn | 7.89 tn | 5,210.2 tons/km² |
| Azores | 72,867 tn | 5.2 tn | 415.9 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
Terra Chã CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,328 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,210.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Volcano | Low (3) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19/16 | 9:45 AM | 4.1 | 98.9 km | 10,000 m | 71km WNW of Arrifes, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/14 | 2:41 AM | 4.9 | 91.5 km | 10,000 m | 81km WNW of Arrifes, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/08 | 1:52 PM | 4.2 | 49.2 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/00 | 6:42 PM | 4.6 | 61.9 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/97 | 7:08 PM | 4.4 | 79.4 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/97 | 6:50 PM | 4.9 | 80.3 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/97 | 5:32 PM | 4.4 | 69.7 km | 33,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/97 | 9:00 PM | 4.5 | 54.1 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/97 | 7:39 PM | 4.1 | 55 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/97 | 6:54 AM | 3.6 | 66.3 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Terra Chã
Terra Chã (English: low land) is a civil parish in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 2,915, in an area of 10.07 km². of the suburban beltway of Angra, the ecumenical ..
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