Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Quemchi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 9 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
Quemchi Facts
| Area | 480.1 km² |
| Population | 7,972 |
| Male Population | 4,284 (53.7%) |
| Female Population | 3,688 (46.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +85.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Median Age | 34 years (Male: 35.1, Female: 32.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -42.14386, -73.47514 |
| Postal Codes | 5720000 |
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Quemchi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,290 | 5,871 | 7,151 | 7,684 | 7,972 |
| Population Density | 8.9 / km² | 12.2 / km² | 14.9 / km² | 16 / km² | 16.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Quemchi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quemchi | +79.1% | +30.9% | +7.5% |
| Los Lagos Region | — | +2.4% | +0% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Quemchi Median Age
Median Age: 34 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quemchi | 34 yrs | 32.5 yrs | 35.1 yrs |
| Los Lagos Region | 31 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Quemchi Population Density
Population Density: 16.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quemchi | 7,972 | 480.1 km² | 16.6 / km² |
| Los Lagos Region | 172 | 4.193 km² | 41 / 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
Quemchi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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 Quemchi
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
Quemchi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quemchi | 24,492 tn | 3.07 tn | 51 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 |
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
Quemchi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,492 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 51 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/19 | 5:05 PM | 4.4 | 65.9 km | 39,540 m | 35km WSW of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/19 | 7:17 PM | 4.3 | 90.7 km | 24,830 m | 41km W of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/19 | 6:17 PM | 4.8 | 93 km | 23,880 m | 37km WSW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/18 | 11:53 PM | 4.1 | 52.1 km | 89,570 m | 41km SSE of Calbuco, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/18 | 7:18 AM | 4.2 | 77.5 km | 23,950 m | 39km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 4:12 AM | 4.4 | 98 km | 37,310 m | 62km N of Ancud, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/18 | 2:58 AM | 4.6 | 87.5 km | 30,170 m | 28km SSW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/18 | 6:32 AM | 4.9 | 73.3 km | 26,650 m | 30km WNW of Chonchi, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/18 | 6:24 PM | 4.4 | 97.4 km | 10,000 m | 78km WNW of Castro, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/16 | 2:23 AM | 4.6 | 9.7 km | 67,250 m | 46km NE of Castro, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Quemchi
Quemchi is a Chilean town and commune in Los Lagos Region, located in the eastern shore of Chiloé Island. It acquired certain celebrity because the famous Chilean writer Francisco Coloane was born nearby the town.
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