Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Iruya
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 16 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
Iruya Facts
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Population | 1,113 |
| Area Codes | 3887 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Argentina Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.76667, -65.23333 |
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Iruya Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,113 | 1,133 | 1,142 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 17,808 / km² | 18,128 / km² | 18,272 / km² |
Iruya Population Density
Population Density: 17,808 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iruya | 1,113 | 62,500 m² | 17,808 / km² |
| Salta Province | 1.3 million | 155,410.6 km² | 8.2 / km² |
| Argentina | 43.2 million | 2,779,516.9 km² | 15.5 / km² |
Iruya Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2030
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Iruya CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iruya | 3,934 tn | 3.53 tn | 62,943.7 tons/km² |
| Salta Province | 4,890,433 tn | 3.84 tn | 31.5 tons/km² |
| Argentina | 198,107,945 tn | 4.59 tn | 71.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,934 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 62,943.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/28/19 | 5:29 AM | 4.2 | 83.2 km | 255,530 m | 41km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/19 | 3:22 AM | 4.3 | 76 km | 217,480 m | 29km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/19 | 2:24 AM | 4.5 | 85.3 km | 250,670 m | 40km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/19 | 1:22 PM | 5 | 95.2 km | 10,000 m | 29km NW of Yuto, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/18 | 12:54 PM | 4.4 | 88.5 km | 226,070 m | 44km WSW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/18 | 7:01 AM | 4.5 | 79.6 km | 254,200 m | 41km SW of La Quiaca, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/18 | 12:15 AM | 4.2 | 87.1 km | 257,290 m | 40km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/18 | 3:40 PM | 4.8 | 83.8 km | 243,190 m | 39km NW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/16 | 2:15 PM | 6.2 | 92.9 km | 270,000 m | 49km WSW of La Quiaca, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/16 | 9:45 PM | 4.5 | 86.7 km | 245,700 m | 40km WNW of Abra Pampa, Argentina | usgs.gov |
Iruya
Iruya is a small town of population 1,070 in northwestern Argentina. It is located in the Salta Province of northwestern Argentina, and is the capital of the Iruya Department.
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