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Challapata Facts
| Area | 2487.8 km² |
| Population | 30,463 |
| Male Population | 15,583 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 14,880 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +113.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.5% |
| Median Age | 23.2 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 24.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,219 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Lat & Lng | -18.90208, -66.77048 |
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Challapata Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,281 | 20,111 | 24,082 | 29,144 | 30,463 | 31,281 | 32,074 |
| Population Density | 5.7 / km² | 8.1 / km² | 9.7 / km² | 11.7 / km² | 12.2 / km² | 12.6 / km² | 12.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChallapata Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 26.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challapata | +113.3% | +51.5% | +26.5% |
| Oruro Department | — | — | — |
| Bolivia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Challapata Median Age
Median Age: 23.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challapata | 23.2 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Oruro Department | 24.8 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24 yrs |
| Bolivia | 23.9 yrs | 24.4 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Challapata Population Density
Population Density: 12.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challapata | 30,463 | 2,487.8 km² | 12.2 / km² |
| Oruro Department | 529,458 | 51,628.4 km² | 10.3 / km² |
| Bolivia | 10.8 million | 1,083,759.7 km² | 9.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Challapata Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Challapata
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
Challapata Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,999 | $6,161 | $6,908 | $5,769 | $7,976 | $5,328 | $6,011 | $6,219 |
| Total GDP | $104.8M | $170.1M | $196.2M | $173.3M | $254.9M | $177.5M | $198.1M | $206.7M |
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
Challapata CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challapata | 47,014 tn | 1.54 tn | 18.9 tons/km² |
| Oruro Department | 817,978 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.8 tons/km² |
| Bolivia | 16,583,283 tn | 1.54 tn | 15.3 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
Challapata CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 47,014 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/19 | 3:41 AM | 4.1 | 85.8 km | 273,420 m | 8km ENE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/19 | 9:38 PM | 4 | 97.9 km | 231,940 m | 59km N of Colchani, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/18 | 5:26 PM | 4.3 | 83.5 km | 276,010 m | 3km ESE of Machacamarca, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/18 | 6:12 PM | 4.3 | 82.1 km | 246,570 m | 82km WSW of Challapata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/18 | 10:02 AM | 4.5 | 58 km | 228,180 m | 58km SW of Challapata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/17 | 3:38 PM | 4.5 | 47.1 km | 255,340 m | 47km W of Challapata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 11/13/17 | 12:33 AM | 4.4 | 62.3 km | 268,600 m | 5km WSW of Poopo, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/17 | 4:15 AM | 4.5 | 69.2 km | 230,070 m | 69km SW of Challapata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/17 | 11:12 PM | 4.3 | 26.2 km | 261,459 m | 26km WNW of Challapata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/17 | 5:05 PM | 4.3 | 76.9 km | 236,150 m | 77km SW of Challapata, Bolivia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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