Categories in Ercilla, Chile
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ercilla, Chile
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
Ercilla, Chile Facts
| Area | 13.9 km² |
| Population | 2,791 |
| Male Population | 1,427 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,364 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -52.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -44.9% |
| Median Age | 28.8 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 28.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,755 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -38.06323, -72.37425 |
| Postal Codes | 4710000 |
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Ercilla, Chile Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,853 | 4,253 | 5,068 | 4,460 | 2,791 | 2,633 | 2,415 |
| Population Density | 419.9 / km² | 305.1 / km² | 363.6 / km² | 320 / km² | 200.3 / km² | 188.9 / km² | 173.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridErcilla, Chile Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 44.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ercilla, Chile | -52.3% | -34.4% | -44.9% |
| Araucanía Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ercilla, Chile Median Age
Median Age: 28.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ercilla, Chile | 28.8 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Araucanía Region | 30.3 yrs | 31 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ercilla, Chile Population Density
Population Density: 200 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ercilla, Chile | 2,791 | 13.9 km² | 200 / km² |
| Araucanía Region | 1 million | 31,793.4 km² | 31.5 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ercilla, Chile Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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.
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
Ercilla, Chile Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,073 | $6,342 | $9,491 | $8,429 | $7,471 | $9,288 | $9,263 | $8,755 |
| Total GDP | $16.7M | $20.5M | $29.8M | $26.2M | $23.3M | $28.9M | $28.8M | $26.5M |
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
Ercilla, Chile CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ercilla, Chile | 11,291 tn | 4.05 tn | 810.2 tons/km² |
| Araucanía Region | 4,403,719 tn | 4.39 tn | 138.5 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 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
Ercilla, Chile CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,291 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.05 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 810.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Volcano | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/19 | 10:42 PM | 4.3 | 38.4 km | 81,070 m | 21km SSE of Victoria, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/18 | 12:46 PM | 4.5 | 37.4 km | 67,620 m | 4km WNW of Traiguen, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/18 | 2:45 AM | 4 | 56.1 km | 50,910 m | 14km NW of Angol, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/18 | 4:03 AM | 4.4 | 9.9 km | 67,340 m | 14km NW of Victoria, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/16 | 8:52 AM | 4.2 | 37.2 km | 87,050 m | 10km SE of Mulchen, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/16 | 11:03 AM | 4 | 23.7 km | 82,500 m | 26km NE of Victoria, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/15 | 10:41 PM | 4.1 | 59 km | 50,900 m | 9km SW of Lautaro, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/14 | 1:05 AM | 4.6 | 36.6 km | 73,960 m | 11km W of Mulchen, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/13 | 9:10 PM | 4.1 | 61.6 km | 148,600 m | 60km ENE of Victoria, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/11 | 8:08 AM | 5.2 | 64 km | 33,800 m | Araucania, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ercilla, Chile
Ercilla is a Chilean town and commune in the Malleco Province, Araucanía Region. Its name is a tribute to Alonso de Ercilla, who wrote La Araucana.
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