Queilén Facts
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Population | 5,239 |
| Male Population | 2,817 (53.8%) |
| Female Population | 2,422 (46.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +35.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.7% |
| Median Age | 33.5 years (Male: 33.9, Female: 33) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -42.88905, -73.47416 |
| Postal Codes | 5780000 |
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Queilén Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,857 | 4,694 | 5,100 | 5,085 | 5,239 |
| Population Density | 964.3 / km² | 1,173.5 / km² | 1,275 / km² | 1,271.3 / km² | 1,309.8 / km² |
Queilén Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queilén | +31.8% | +8.3% | -0.3% |
| Los Lagos Region | — | +2.4% | +0% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Queilén Median Age
Median Age: 33.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queilén | 33.5 yrs | 33 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| Los Lagos Region | 31 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Queilén Population Density
Population Density: 1,310 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queilén | 5,239 | 4 km² | 1,310 / km² |
| Los Lagos Region | 172 | 4.193 km² | 41 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Queilén Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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 Queilén
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Los Lagos Region CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 802 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 191.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/19 | 7:17 PM | 4.3 | 72.5 km | 24,830 m | 41km W of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/19 | 6:17 PM | 4.8 | 61.7 km | 23,880 m | 37km WSW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/18 | 7:18 AM | 4.2 | 78 km | 23,950 m | 39km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/18 | 9:19 PM | 3.8 | 58.2 km | 35,000 m | 42km W of Puerto Quellon, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/18 | 2:58 AM | 4.6 | 43.5 km | 30,170 m | 28km SSW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/18 | 6:32 AM | 4.9 | 68.1 km | 26,650 m | 30km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/17 | 6:17 PM | 4.4 | 87.2 km | 19,870 m | 68km W of Puerto Quellon, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/17 | 10:12 AM | 4.2 | 85.2 km | 14,730 m | 66km W of Puerto Quellon, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/17 | 12:11 PM | 4.2 | 71.1 km | 15,680 m | 57km W of Puerto Quellon, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/17 | 12:56 AM | 4.1 | 74.3 km | 10,860 m | 56km W of Puerto Quellon, Chile | usgs.gov |
Queilén
Queilén is a town and commune in the Archipelago of Chiloé in southern Chile. It covers a portion of the southeast of the Greater Island of Chiloé, between the communes of Chonchi, Quellón, Tranqui Island and Acuy Island. For the 2002 census, the pop..
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