Postal Code 8100 - Faro District
Faro District | Portugal
| Area of Postal Code 8100 | 664.7 km² |
| Population | 40,240 |
| Male Population | 19,567 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 20,673 (51.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +131.1% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +29.7% |
| Median Age | 44.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 43.3 years |
| Female Median Age | 45.6 years |
| Area Codes | 281, 282, 289 |
| Postal Code Extensions | 8100-000, 8100-010, 8100-011, 8100-012, 8100-013, 8100-014, 8100-015, 8100-016, 8100-017, 8100-018 More |
| Associated Cities | Loulé, Albufeira (parish), Almancil, Boliqueime |
| Neighborhoods | Quatro Estradas |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 37.13770023372549° / -8.019700168256142° |
| Related Postal Codes | 8000, 8005, 8104, 8125, 8135, 8136, 8150, 8200, 8300, 8375 |
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Postal Code 8100 - Faro District Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,411 | 24,885 | 31,023 | 40,161 | 40,240 | 40,918 | 41,391 |
| Population Density | 26.2 / km² | 37.4 / km² | 46.7 / km² | 60.4 / km² | 60.5 / km² | 61.6 / km² | 62.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 8100 - Faro District Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 29.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8100 - Faro District | +131.1% | +61.7% | +29.7% |
| Faro District | +78.2% | +39.8% | +19.9% |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 8100 - Faro District Median Age
Median Age: 44.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8100 - Faro District | 44.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 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)
Postal Code 8100 Population Density
Population Density: 60.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8100 | 40,240 | 664.7 km² | 60.5 / km² |
| Faro District | 462,998 | 5,011.3 km² | 92.4 / 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
Postal Code 8100 - Faro District 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 Postal Code 8100 - Faro District
Business Concentration in Postal Code 8100 - Faro District
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 8100 - Faro District
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 104 | — |
| Cafes | 119 | — |
| Car repair | 55 | 33.4 years |
| Clothing stores | 103 | 32 years |
| Construction of buildings | 65 | 34.7 years |
| Education | 69 | — |
| Restaurants | 442 | 32.8 years |
| Shopping | 101 | 34.7 years |
| Businesses | 10,486 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~€258.6M |
| Median revenue per business | ~€31.1K |
| Estimated jobs | 13,086 |
| Estimated payroll | ~€174.8M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1,794 | ~€84.7M | ~€38.7K | 3,401 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1,503 | ~€34.6M | ~€27.3K | 2,528 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 490 | ~€24.4M | ~€40.1K | 944 |
| Transportation and storage | 244 | ~€18.5M | ~€57.4K | 680 |
| Real estate activities | 590 | ~€14.3M | ~€32.2K | 515 |
| Construction | 502 | ~€13.6M | ~€40.1K | 658 |
| Human health and social work activities | 182 | ~€12.0M | ~€44.1K | 701 |
| Other service activities | 644 | ~€9.7M | ~€16.6K | 874 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Lidl Boliqueime — Boliqueime · ~€3.0M
- Cimpor - Loulé production center (CPL) — Loulé · ~€2.2M
- Francisco Contreiras Lda — Loulé · ~€1.8M
- Job Center — Loulé · ~€1.6M
- Cme — Loulé · ~€1.3M
median from the 4,745 of 10,486 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Postal Code 8100 - Faro District — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~€23.3K | ~€19.7K | ~€22.0K | ~€28.1K | ~€30.6K | ~€32.8K |
Revenue modeled for the same 4,745 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 8100 - Faro District
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
Postal Code 8100 - Faro District Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,293 | $38,272 | $31,246 | $30,079 | $28,785 | $31,037 | $27,559 | $27,092 |
| Total GDP | $453.9M | $1B | $906M | $976.7M | $1B | $1.1B | $1B | $1B |
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
Postal Code 8100 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 8100 | 265,298 tn | 6.59 tn | 399.1 tons/km² |
| Faro District | 3,032,425 tn | 6.55 tn | 605.1 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
Postal Code 8100 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 265,298 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 399.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/17 | 11:09 AM | 3.6 | 53.4 km | 27,050 m | 5km ESE of Lagos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/15 | 9:35 PM | 3.4 | 47.1 km | 15,000 m | 7km ENE of Monchique, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/11 | 12:36 AM | 3.8 | 46.1 km | 8,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/08 | 3:19 AM | 3.8 | 86.4 km | 48,400 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/08 | 6:01 AM | 3.1 | 53.8 km | 47,400 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/08 | 4:42 PM | 3.1 | 74.9 km | 38,300 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/08 | 11:29 AM | 3.5 | 80.7 km | 48,000 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 2/22/08 | 8:57 PM | 3.3 | 85.1 km | 28,600 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/08 | 12:02 PM | 3.5 | 77.2 km | 32,299 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/08 | 9:51 AM | 3.3 | 82.8 km | 43,700 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Cities
Percentage of businesses by city in Postal Code 8100 - Faro District
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