Categories in Talcahuano
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Talcahuano
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 307 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 140 | — |
| Education | 98 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 96 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 89 | — |
| Corporate management | 78 | — |
| All food and beverage | 69 | — |
Talcahuano Facts
| Area | 67.6 km² |
| Population | 183,723 |
| Male Population | 91,339 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 92,384 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +47.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.1% |
| Median Age | 32.6 years (Male: 31.9, Female: 33.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,975 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Neighborhoods | Pirque, Bío Bío, Talcahuano, Cruz del Sur, Las Higueras |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -36.72494, -73.11684 |
| Postal Codes | 4260000, 4300818 |
Map of Talcahuano
Interactive Map
Talcahuano Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,511 | 152,411 | 163,856 | 160,648 | 183,723 | 186,352 | 185,467 |
| Population Density | 1,842.9 / km² | 2,255.9 / km² | 2,425.3 / km² | 2,377.8 / km² | 2,719.3 / km² | 2,758.2 / km² | 2,745.1 / km² |
Talcahuano Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 12.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talcahuano | +47.6% | +20.5% | +12.1% |
| Bío Bío Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Talcahuano Median Age
Median Age: 32.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talcahuano | 32.6 yrs | 33.2 yrs | 31.9 yrs |
| Bío Bío Region | 32.4 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Talcahuano Population Density
Population Density: 2,719 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talcahuano | 183,723 | 67.6 km² | 2,719 / km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 17 | 6.2 km² | 2.7 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Talcahuano Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 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 Talcahuano
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Talcahuano Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,012 | $11,356 | $13,681 | $14,924 | $16,013 | $20,483 | $19,323 | $21,975 |
| Total GDP | $433.6M | $675.8M | $841.8M | $918M | $985.5M | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.5B |
Talcahuano CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talcahuano | 673,244 tn | 3.66 tn | 9,964.8 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 673,244 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,964.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/15 | 3:45 AM | 4.8 | 20.9 km | 35,400 m | 4km NNE of Chiguayante, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/13 | 11:55 PM | 4.2 | 17.5 km | 29,100 m | 10km WSW of Concepcion, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/12 | 3:42 AM | 4.7 | 11.9 km | 37,500 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/12 | 5:53 PM | 4.4 | 23.3 km | 15,000 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/11 | 5:01 AM | 4.5 | 14.5 km | 40,300 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/11 | 1:32 PM | 4.7 | 29.1 km | 14,500 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/11 | 4:56 AM | 4.6 | 19.6 km | 11,900 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/11 | 1:44 PM | 5.5 | 23.4 km | 18,900 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/11 | 10:55 AM | 4.5 | 16 km | 7,100 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/11 | 10:35 AM | 6 | 9.9 km | 17,000 m | offshore Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
Talcahuano
Talcahuano (Spanish pronunciation: [talkaˈwano]) is a port city and commune in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is part of the Greater Concepción conurbation. Talcahuano is located in the south of the Central Zone of Chile.
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