Categories in Vallenar
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vallenar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 101 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 50 |
| Education | 50 |
| Public administration | 44 |
| Corporate management | 42 |
| Construction of buildings | 34 |
| Car repair | 33 |
| Post office | 33 |
| Other accommodation | 32 |
Vallenar Facts
| Area | 34.9 km² |
| Population | 38,937 |
| Male Population | 19,097 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 19,840 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -7.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -17.9% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 31.3, Female: 33) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,336 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 51 |
| Neighborhoods | A, PD, DP A, DP Of, Norte |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.57617, -70.75938 |
| Postal Codes | 1610000 |
Map of Vallenar
Interactive Map
Vallenar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,908 | 47,099 | 47,424 | 40,980 | 38,937 | 37,036 | 34,686 |
| Population Density | 1,201.7 / km² | 1,350.5 / km² | 1,359.8 / km² | 1,175.1 / km² | 1,116.5 / km² | 1,062 / km² | 994.6 / km² |
Vallenar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallenar | -7.1% | -17.3% | -17.9% |
| Atacama Region | — | — | — |
| Chile | — | — | — |
Vallenar Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallenar | 32.1 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.3 yrs |
| Atacama Region | 30.2 yrs | 30.1 yrs | 30.2 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Vallenar Population Density
Population Density: 1,117 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallenar | 38,937 | 34.9 km² | 1,117 / km² |
| Atacama Region | 284,485 | 75,688.1 km² | 3.8 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Vallenar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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.
Neighborhoods in Vallenar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Vallenar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vallenar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Vallenar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,126 | $16,613 | $19,377 | $22,741 | $18,797 | $22,728 | $23,537 | $26,336 |
| Total GDP | $72.9M | $86.2M | $91.5M | $99M | $76.4M | $88.2M | $92.2M | $101.3M |
Vallenar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallenar | 176,057 tn | 4.52 tn | 5,048.2 tons/km² |
| Atacama Region | 1,426,161 tn | 5.01 tn | 18.8 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 176,057 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,048.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/19 | 2:11 AM | 4.3 | 23.2 km | 106,330 m | 23km E of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 6:12 PM | 4.5 | 34.8 km | 95,920 m | 34km N of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/18 | 4:41 AM | 4.3 | 18 km | 10,000 m | 18km SSW of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/18 | 5:15 PM | 4.1 | 23.3 km | 84,970 m | 22km N of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/17 | 10:24 AM | 4.2 | 24.1 km | 60,820 m | 23km NNW of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/17 | 4:55 AM | 4.3 | 6.2 km | 75,190 m | 6km WSW of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/16 | 5:51 PM | 4.6 | 31.1 km | 88,800 m | 31km SE of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/16 | 6:30 PM | 4.3 | 34.7 km | 82,300 m | 34km NE of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/16 | 12:52 PM | 4.4 | 26.2 km | 98,950 m | 25km NNE of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/15 | 10:28 AM | 4.3 | 29 km | 111,530 m | 29km ESE of Vallenar, Chile | usgs.gov |
Vallenar
Vallenar is a city and commune in Atacama Region, Chile. It is the capital of the Huasco Province and is located in the valley of the Huasco River. Vallenar has 52,000 inhabitants. Its main activities are farming and mining. It was founded as San Amb..
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