Postal Code 9900 - Azores
Azores | Portugal
| Area of Postal Code 9900 | 173.2 km² |
| Population | 13,347 |
| Male Population | 6,501 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 6,846 (51.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +3.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -8.3% |
| Median Age | 39.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 38.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 40.6 years |
| Area Codes | 292 |
| Postal Code Extensions | 9900-000, 9900-011, 9900-013, 9900-014, 9900-015, 9900-016, 9900-017, 9900-018, 9900-019, 9900-020 More |
| Associated Cities | Horta, Azores, Ribeira Grande, Praia do Norte, Pedro Miguel |
| Timezone | Cape Verde Standard Time |
| Coordinates | 38.533300014325356° / -28.63330000610319° |
| Related Postal Codes | 9700, 9901, 9904, 9930, 9934, 9940, 9944, 9950, 9960, 9980 |
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Postal Code 9900 - Azores Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,922 | 14,059 | 14,552 | 14,450 | 13,347 | 12,814 | 12,291 |
| Population Density | 74.6 / km² | 81.2 / km² | 84 / km² | 83.4 / km² | 77.1 / km² | 74 / km² | 71 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 9900 - Azores Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 8.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 9900 - Azores | +3.3% | -5.1% | -8.3% |
| Azores | +5.5% | -3% | -6.5% |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 9900 - Azores Median Age
Median Age: 39.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 9900 - Azores | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Azores | 39.6 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)
Postal Code 9900 Population Density
Population Density: 77.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 9900 | 13,347 | 173.2 km² | 77.1 / km² |
| Azores | 13,268 | 175.2 km² | 75.7 / 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 9900 - Azores 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 9900 - Azores
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 9900 - Azores
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 15 |
| Churches | 15 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 44 |
| Museums | 9 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Shopping | 29 |
| Businesses | 3,031 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~€49.5M |
| Median revenue per business | ~€25.8K |
| Estimated jobs | 2,692 |
| Estimated payroll | ~€37.2M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 400 | ~€12.4M | ~€31.6K | 531 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 428 | ~€9.7M | ~€25.1K | 551 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 203 | ~€3.6M | ~€18.5K | 248 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 91 | ~€3.4M | ~€32.4K | 123 |
| Transportation and storage | 63 | ~€2.7M | ~€56.5K | 121 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 49 | ~€2.3M | ~€49.1K | 150 |
| Other service activities | 206 | ~€2.3M | ~€14.1K | 208 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 81 | ~€2.1M | ~€30.9K | 122 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Continente Modelo Horta — Horta, Azores · ~€304.0K
- Peter Café Sport — Horta, Azores · ~€288.7K
- ILHA VERDE Rent a Car - Faial/APT — Horta, Azores · ~€276.1K
- Terauto Faial — Horta, Azores · ~€261.8K
median from the 1,288 of 3,031 businesses with estimates Estimate based on moderate signals
Postal Code 9900 - Azores — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~€23.1K | ~€20.7K | ~€22.6K | ~€25.1K | ~€27.1K | ~€28.4K |
Revenue modeled for the same 1,288 businesses across all years. Estimate based on moderate signals
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 9900 - Azores
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 9900 - Azores Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,334 | $25,390 | $27,226 | $27,460 | $24,522 | $31,713 | $41,068 | $35,798 |
| Total GDP | $328.4M | $339.9M | $373M | $385.4M | $343.5M | $422M | $526.7M | $451.8M |
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 9900 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 9900 | 70,160 tn | 5.26 tn | 405.1 tons/km² |
| Azores | 68,983 tn | 5.2 tn | 393.8 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 9900 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,160 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 405.1 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/15 | 7:42 PM | 4.5 | 38.8 km | 10,000 m | 34km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/15 | 10:32 PM | 4.8 | 43.8 km | 10,000 m | 38km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/15 | 1:39 AM | 4.5 | 48.1 km | 12,950 m | 43km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/29/15 | 11:29 PM | 4.7 | 55.6 km | 10,000 m | 50km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/15 | 3:14 PM | 4.6 | 43.4 km | 10,000 m | 38km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/15 | 3:02 PM | 4.6 | 49.4 km | 12,840 m | 43km WNW of Ribeira Grande, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/04 | 2:30 AM | 4.5 | 74.7 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/03 | 7:57 PM | 4.3 | 60.1 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/03 | 8:19 AM | 4.1 | 54.5 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/03 | 8:01 AM | 4.3 | 95.3 km | 10,000 m | Azores Islands, Portugal | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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