Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chaitén
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 8 | 4.5 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 7 | 3.5 |
Chaitén Facts
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Population | 2,650 |
| Male Population | 1,454 (54.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,196 (45.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -58.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -57.9% |
| Median Age | 31.1 years (Male: 31.3, Female: 30.9) |
| Area Codes | 65 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -42.91596, -72.70632 |
| Postal Codes | 5850000 |
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Chaitén Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,385 | 6,896 | 6,298 | 2,590 | 2,650 |
| Population Density | 768.1 / km² | 829.6 / km² | 757.7 / km² | 311.6 / km² | 318.8 / km² |
Chaitén Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 58.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitén | -59.4% | -62.4% | -58.9% |
| Los Lagos Region | — | +2.4% | +0% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Chaitén Median Age
Median Age: 31.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitén | 31.1 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 31.3 yrs |
| Los Lagos Region | 31 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Chaitén Population Density
Population Density: 319 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitén | 2,650 | 8.3 km² | 319 / km² |
| Los Lagos Region | 172 | 4.193 km² | 41 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Chaitén Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chaitén
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chaitén CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitén | 10,921 tn | 4.12 tn | 1,313.8 tons/km² |
| Los Lagos Region | 802 tn | 4.66 tn | 191.4 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,921 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,313.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/18 | 11:53 PM | 4.1 | 93.7 km | 89,570 m | 41km SSE of Calbuco, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/18 | 11:46 AM | 4.3 | 80.2 km | 163,080 m | 27km NW of Palena, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/17 | 10:08 PM | 4.9 | 77.1 km | 12,310 m | 60km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 2:23 AM | 4.6 | 98 km | 67,250 m | 46km NE of Castro, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/11 | 11:14 AM | 4.4 | 78.2 km | 165,400 m | Chubut, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/10 | 8:19 AM | 4 | 89 km | 46,500 m | Golfo de Ancud, Los Lagos, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/09 | 8:37 AM | 3 | 94.3 km | 19,100 m | Los Lagos, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/09 | 8:26 AM | 4.5 | 12.6 km | 2,600 m | Los Lagos, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/09 | 12:30 PM | 4.2 | 11.6 km | 2,100 m | Los Lagos, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/09 | 7:02 PM | 4.7 | 14.8 km | 10,000 m | Los Lagos, Chile | usgs.gov |
Chaitén
Chaitén (/tʃaɪˈtɛn/, chahy-TEN) is a Chilean town, commune and former capital of the Palena Province in Los Lagos Region. The town is located north of the mouth of Yelcho River, on the east coast of the Gulf of Corcovado. The town is strategically lo..
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