Postal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department
Maldonado Department | Uruguay
| Area of Postal Code 20500 | 1,405.9 km² |
| Population | 3,475 |
| Male Population | 1,743 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,732 (49.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -27.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -15.5% |
| Median Age | 43.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 41.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.4 years |
| Coordinates | -34.22270109331385° / -54.68846696984565° |
| Related Postal Codes | 20004, 20005, 20100, 20200, 20300, 20303, 20400, 20401, 20402, 27000 |
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Postal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,808 | 4,578 | 4,114 | 3,022 | 3,475 | 3,803 | 4,153 |
| Population Density | 3.4 / km² | 3.3 / km² | 2.9 / km² | 2.1 / km² | 2.5 / km² | 2.7 / km² | 3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 15.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department | -27.7% | -24.1% | -15.5% |
| Maldonado Department | +136.7% | +103.8% | +58.6% |
| Uruguay | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department Median Age
Median Age: 43.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department | 43.1 yrs | 44.4 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Maldonado Department | 33.4 yrs | 34.5 yrs | 32.3 yrs |
| Uruguay | 34.5 yrs | 36.1 yrs | 32.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 20500 Population Density
Population Density: 2.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 20500 | 3,475 | 1,405.9 km² | 2.5 / km² |
| Maldonado Department | 208,499 | 4,813.8 km² | 43.3 / km² |
| Uruguay | 3.4 million | 177,726.8 km² | 19.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 20500 - Maldonado Department
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 17 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Shopping | 6 |
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 20500 - Maldonado Department Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,159 | $10,460 | $12,398 | $13,887 | $22,561 | $37,739 | $43,555 | $45,349 |
| Total GDP | $24.6M | $32.8M | $41M | $44.2M | $58.8M | $77.7M | $91.9M | $103.8M |
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 20500 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 20500 | 15,462 tn | 4.45 tn | 11 tons/km² |
| Maldonado Department | 938,479 tn | 4.5 tn | 195 tons/km² |
| Uruguay | 13,592,928 tn | 3.98 tn | 76.5 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 20500 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,462 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
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