Ermera Facts
| Area | 621.1 km² |
| Population | 134,750 |
| Male Population | 68,018 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 66,732 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +107.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +45.9% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,907 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Timor-Leste Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.75222, 125.39694 |
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Ermera Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,007 | 79,571 | 92,346 | 123,962 | 134,750 | 141,226 | 146,248 |
| Population Density | 104.7 / km² | 128.1 / km² | 148.7 / km² | 199.6 / km² | 216.9 / km² | 227.4 / km² | 235.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridErmera Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 45.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ermera | +107.3% | +69.3% | +45.9% |
| East Timor | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ermera Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ermera | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| East Timor | 18.6 yrs | 18.8 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ermera Population Density
Population Density: 217 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ermera | 134,750 | 621.1 km² | 217 / km² |
| East Timor | 1.2 million | 14,953.9 km² | 77.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ermera 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.
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
Ermera Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,519 | $2,999 | $2,263 | $2,291 | $2,449 | $2,099 | $3,195 | $2,907 |
| Total GDP | $187.2M | $245.5M | $201.9M | $231.7M | $279.1M | $264.1M | $414.1M | $380.1M |
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
East Timor CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Timor | 69,985 tn | 0.06 tn | 4.7 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
East Timor CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 69,985 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/17 | 5:40 PM | 4.3 | 40.7 km | 39,770 m | 27km NE of Atambua, Indonesia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/16 | 8:39 PM | 4.1 | 20.4 km | 163,420 m | 1km E of Aileu, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/16 | 5:01 PM | 4.7 | 55.5 km | 26,950 m | 53km WNW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/15 | 6:54 AM | 4.7 | 53.6 km | 12,680 m | 53km WNW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/15 | 4:21 AM | 4.3 | 51.5 km | 57,770 m | 57km WNW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/15 | 12:02 PM | 4.4 | 49.5 km | 12,080 m | 37km NW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 6:47 PM | 4.4 | 43.6 km | 10,000 m | 57km W of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 4:36 PM | 4.2 | 51.1 km | 23,790 m | 53km WNW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 11:19 AM | 4.4 | 42 km | 10,000 m | 39km WNW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
| 11/4/15 | 10:07 AM | 4.3 | 49.3 km | 10,000 m | 36km NW of Dili, East Timor | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ermera
Ermera (Vila Ermera) is a city in East Timor. It has a population of 8,907. Its geographical coordinates are 8°45′8″S 125°23′49″E, and it lies 1,195 metres (3,921 ft) above sea level. Ermera's center lies in the Suco of Poetete (Ermera Subdistrict, E..
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