Categories in La Laja
Clothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesBuilding Materials StoreHardware storePaintingEducationMuseumsBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCoffee ShopFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsPubRestaurantsAtm'sBanksCemeteryDental ClinicHospitalsBarbersHair SalonBook stores and newsstandsPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketCampgroundGymPublic parksHotels and motels
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Laja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 25 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Shopping | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Hardware store | 12 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 |
| Corporate management | 10 |
| Hospitals | 9 |
| Public parks | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Health and medical | 7 |
| Clothing stores | 7 |
| Museums | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
La Laja Facts
| Area | 34.8 km² |
| Population | 19,854 |
| Male Population | 9,731 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 10,123 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -30.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.7% |
| Median Age | 32.4 years (Male: 30.5, Female: 34.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $15,506 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -37.28415, -72.71105 |
| Postal Codes | 4560000 |
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La Laja Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,394 | 27,586 | 25,051 | 18,998 | 19,854 | 20,125 | 20,020 |
| Population Density | 817.1 / km² | 793.8 / km² | 720.9 / km² | 546.7 / km² | 571.3 / km² | 579.1 / km² | 576.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Laja Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Laja | -30.1% | -28% | -20.7% |
| Bío Bío Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Laja Median Age
Median Age: 32.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Laja | 32.4 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 30.5 yrs |
| Bío Bío Region | 32.4 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
La Laja Population Density
Population Density: 571 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Laja | 19,854 | 34.8 km² | 571 / km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 17 | 6.2 km² | 2.7 / 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
La Laja 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 La Laja
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
La Laja Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,626 | $7,618 | $8,107 | $12,145 | $11,085 | $13,504 | $13,777 | $15,506 |
| Total GDP | $6.1M | $7.9M | $7.7M | $9.4M | $7.1M | $7.9M | $8.8M | $9.9M |
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
La Laja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Laja | 89,378 tn | 4.5 tn | 2,572 tons/km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 74 tn | 4.33 tn | 11.8 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
La Laja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 89,378 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,572 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8.6) |
| Landslide | 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 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7/19 | 6:42 PM | 4.3 | 18.2 km | 36,780 m | 16km NNW of La Laja, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/18 | 10:18 AM | 4.2 | 50.6 km | 41,610 m | 16km ENE of Chiguayante, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/18 | 2:45 AM | 4 | 48.2 km | 50,910 m | 14km NW of Angol, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/18 | 9:25 AM | 4 | 37.4 km | 35,000 m | 14km ESE of Chiguayante, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/15 | 3:45 AM | 4.8 | 50.9 km | 35,400 m | 4km NNE of Chiguayante, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/14 | 8:37 PM | 4.1 | 36.1 km | 36,300 m | 21km NW of Yumbel, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/14 | 9:42 PM | 4.3 | 8.5 km | 40,500 m | 8km WNW of La Laja, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/13 | 7:15 AM | 4.1 | 27.1 km | 10,000 m | 15km SE of Yumbel, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/13 | 12:58 AM | 4 | 23.9 km | 49,400 m | 13km SE of Yumbel, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/13 | 6:17 PM | 4.5 | 5.2 km | 10,000 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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