Categories in Calama, Chile
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Calama, Chile
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 350 | 4.1 |
| Restaurants | 215 | 4.2 |
| Health and medical | 137 | 3.3 |
| Construction of buildings | 135 | 4.2 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 114 | 3.5 |
| Education | 102 | 4.1 |
| Real estate | 101 | 4.1 |
| Other accommodation | 80 | 4.1 |
| Sports and recreation | 71 | 4.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 62 | 4.1 |
| Public administration | 60 | 3.1 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 56 | 4.2 |
| Hospitals | 53 | 3.4 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 51 | 4.1 |
| Car repair | 50 | 3.8 |
| Banks | 49 | 3.6 |
| Construction of houses | 48 | — |
Calama, Chile Facts
| Area | 109.0 km² |
| Population | 112,605 |
| Male Population | 57,439 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 55,166 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.1% |
| Median Age | 28.3 years (Male: 28.2, Female: 28.4) |
| Area Codes | 55 |
| Neighborhoods | DP A, A, Villa Ayquina, Villa Exotica, Antofagast |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -22.45591, -68.93015 |
| Postal Codes | 1390000 |
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Calama, Chile Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,144 | 77,449 | 97,031 | 107,350 | 112,605 |
| Population Density | 524.3 / km² | 710.5 / km² | 890.2 / km² | 984.9 / km² | 1,033.1 / km² |
Calama, Chile Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calama, Chile | +87.9% | +38.6% | +10.6% |
| Antofagasta Region | +88.7% | +49.8% | +24.2% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Calama, Chile Median Age
Median Age: 28.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calama, Chile | 28.3 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 28.2 yrs |
| Antofagasta Region | 29.4 yrs | 29.1 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Calama, Chile Population Density
Population Density: 1,033 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calama, Chile | 112,605 | 109 km² | 1,033 / km² |
| Antofagasta Region | 594,427 | 126,098.3 km² | 4.7 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Calama, Chile Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Calama, Chile
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Calama, Chile
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Calama, Chile
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Calama, Chile CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calama, Chile | 625,120 tn | 5.55 tn | 5,735 tons/km² |
| Antofagasta Region | 3,247,150 tn | 5.46 tn | 25.8 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 625,120 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,735 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | Medium (4) |
* 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, 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/19 | 4:42 PM | 4.3 | 12.6 km | 108,760 m | 12km W of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/19 | 8:07 AM | 4.2 | 21.9 km | 114,890 m | 20km SW of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/18 | 3:46 PM | 4.5 | 22.4 km | 109,830 m | 22km E of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/18 | 1:37 PM | 4.1 | 8.3 km | 108,770 m | 9km NNE of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/18 | 4:58 PM | 4.5 | 19.5 km | 100,780 m | 18km SSW of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/18 | 10:49 PM | 4.4 | 22.8 km | 117,000 m | 24km NNE of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/17 | 1:17 AM | 4.7 | 22.7 km | 97,710 m | 22km SE of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/17 | 8:00 AM | 4.2 | 11.9 km | 114,750 m | 13km N of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/17 | 2:14 PM | 4.6 | 16.3 km | 100,800 m | 17km NE of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/17 | 4:20 AM | 4.2 | 18.9 km | 133,980 m | 17km SSE of Calama, Chile | usgs.gov |
Calama, Chile
Calama is a city and commune in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It is the capital of El Loa Province, part of the Antofagasta Region. Calama is one of the driest cities in the world with average annual precipitation of just 5 mm (0.20 in). The ..
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