Las Palomas Facts
| Area | 647.3 km² |
| Population | 11,311 |
| Male Population | 5,889 (52.1%) |
| Female Population | 5,422 (47.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +301.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +75.3% |
| Median Age | 21 years (Male: 21.9, Female: 20.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $20,879 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Paraguay Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -24.08333, -54.51667 |
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Las Palomas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,821 | 4,792 | 6,451 | 8,740 | 11,311 | 13,681 | 16,192 |
| Population Density | 4.4 / km² | 7.4 / km² | 10 / km² | 13.5 / km² | 17.5 / km² | 21.1 / km² | 25 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLas Palomas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 75.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palomas | +301% | +136% | +75.3% |
| Canindeyú Department | — | — | — |
| Paraguay | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Las Palomas Median Age
Median Age: 21 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palomas | 21 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Canindeyú Department | 21.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Paraguay | 23.2 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 23 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Las Palomas Population Density
Population Density: 17.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palomas | 11,311 | 647.3 km² | 17.5 / km² |
| Canindeyú Department | 211,508 | 15,062.3 km² | 14 / km² |
| Paraguay | 6.6 million | 399,592.8 km² | 16.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Las Palomas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 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.
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
Las Palomas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,849 | $7,669 | $9,727 | $11,246 | $17,493 | $17,694 | $18,850 | $20,879 |
| Total GDP | $30.9M | $41.9M | $62.1M | $77.9M | $133.3M | $162.5M | $220.5M | $264.7M |
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
Las Palomas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palomas | 17,434 tn | 1.54 tn | 26.9 tons/km² |
| Canindeyú Department | 328,504 tn | 1.55 tn | 21.8 tons/km² |
| Paraguay | 11,064,705 tn | 1.68 tn | 27.7 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
Las Palomas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,434 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
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