
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 800 |
| 1983 | 22,800 |
| 1985 | 44,100 |
| 1988 | 63,600 |
| 1989 | 69,800 |
| 1990 | 78,600 |
| 1991 | 90,300 |
| 1992 | 101,100 |
| 1993 | 111,600 |
| 1994 | 122,700 |
| 1995 | 133,200 |
| 1996 | 142,700 |
| 1997 | 154,400 |
| 1998 | 163,300 |
| 1999 | 177,411 |
| 2000 | 192,976 |
| 2001 | 198,535 |
| 2002 | 214,722 |
| 2003 | 224,669 |
| 2004 | 234,487 |