Categories in Purén
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Purén
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Hardware store | 5 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 5 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
Purén Facts
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population | 10,009 |
| Male Population | 4,969 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 5,040 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -31.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.8% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 31.3, Female: 32.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -38.03340, -73.07145 |
| Postal Codes | 4750000 |
Map of Purén
Interactive Map
Purén Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,608 | 13,910 | 12,640 | 9,598 | 10,009 |
| Population Density | 1,657.6 / km² | 1,578.4 / km² | 1,434.3 / km² | 1,089.1 / km² | 1,135.8 / km² |
Purén Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 24.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purén | -34.3% | -31% | -24.1% |
| Araucanía Region | +75.7% | +33.4% | +14.8% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Purén Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purén | 32.1 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 31.3 yrs |
| Araucanía Region | 30.3 yrs | 31 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Purén Population Density
Population Density: 1,136 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purén | 10,009 | 8.8 km² | 1,136 / km² |
| Araucanía Region | 1 million | 31,793.4 km² | 31.5 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Purén Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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 Purén
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Purén CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purén | 40,436 tn | 4.04 tn | 4,588.5 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,436 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,588.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/18 | 7:58 PM | 4.4 | 37.3 km | 10,000 m | 29km ENE of Canete, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/16 | 3:31 PM | 4.8 | 30.6 km | 25,680 m | 26km S of Canete, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/16 | 8:14 PM | 4.9 | 25.1 km | 23,900 m | 30km S of Canete, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/14 | 7:15 PM | 4.4 | 8.1 km | 43,700 m | 31km SE of Canete, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/14 | 11:53 PM | 4.6 | 19.9 km | 32,060 m | 38km SSE of Canete, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/7/12 | 6:37 PM | 4.4 | 11.3 km | 38,400 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/12 | 8:33 AM | 4.7 | 19 km | 32,700 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/11 | 8:08 AM | 5.2 | 2.8 km | 33,800 m | Araucania, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/11 | 1:09 AM | 4.8 | 23.1 km | 33,800 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/10 | 1:02 AM | 4.6 | 9.1 km | 40,000 m | Araucania, Chile | usgs.gov |
Purén
Purén is a city (2002 pop. 12,868) and commune in Malleco Province of La Araucanía Region, Chile. It is located in the west base of the Nahuelbuta mountain range (650 km. south of Santiago). The economical activity of Purén is based in forest exploit..
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