| Year | Population | % Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 4,604 | |
| 1947 | 4,815 | |
| 1954 | 6,309 | 3.94% |
| 1961 | 8,761 | 4.80% |
| 1966 | 13,309 | 8.72% |
| 1971 | 26,187 | 14.50% |
| 1976 | 45,192 | 11.53% |
| 1981 | 58,189 | 5.19% |
| 1986 | 73,783 | 4.86% |
| 1991 | 87,892 | 3.56% |
| 1996 | 103,192 | 3.26% |
| 2001 | 119,236 | 2.93% |
| 2006 | 141,414 | 3.47% |
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