Categories in Cañar
Car repairTractors and farm equipmentClothing storesTelecommunicationsChurchesOther membership organizationsReligionElectronics storesConstruction of buildingsHardware storeTechnical construction servicesEducationStadiums and arenasAll food and beverageBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsIce cream and yogurt shopsRestaurantsHousehold appliances and goodsBanksCredit unionsLawyers legalDentistsHospitalsPharmacies and drug storesBeauty salonsDepartment storesHobby shopShoppingShopping otherPublic parksHotels and motelsOther accommodationTravel agenciesUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cañar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 14 | 4.1 |
| Other accommodation | 8 | 3.8 |
| Education | 7 | 4.3 |
Cañar Facts
| Area | 62.9 km² |
| Population | 20,863 |
| Male Population | 9,679 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 11,184 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +62.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.5% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years (Male: 22, Female: 25.4) |
| Area Codes | 27, 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Cañaribamba |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.56062, -78.93940 |
| Postal Codes | 030350, 030351, 030352, 030353, 030354, More |
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Cañar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,830 | 16,270 | 18,069 | 19,786 | 20,863 |
| Population Density | 204.1 / km² | 258.8 / km² | 287.4 / km² | 314.7 / km² | 331.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cañar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañar | +54.2% | +21.6% | +9.5% |
| Cañar Canton | +59.1% | +25% | +10.2% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cañar Median Age
Median Age: 23.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañar | 23.7 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Cañar Canton | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cañar Population Density
Population Density: 332 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañar | 20,863 | 62.9 km² | 332 / km² |
| Cañar Canton | 247,408 | 3,328.7 km² | 74.3 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cañar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cañar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cañar
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
Cañar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañar | 53,541 tn | 2.57 tn | 851.5 tons/km² |
| Cañar Canton | 636,194 tn | 2.57 tn | 191.1 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 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
Cañar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 53,541 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 851.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* 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, 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/19 | 9:28 AM | 5 | 47.5 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/19 | 9:41 AM | 4.4 | 58.8 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/19 | 9:53 AM | 4.8 | 48.1 km | 85,710 m | 27km ENE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/19 | 3:03 AM | 4.9 | 46.4 km | 94,270 m | 34km ENE of Azogues, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/19 | 11:19 AM | 4.3 | 54.8 km | 10,000 m | 19km E of Coronel Marcelino Mariduena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 12:23 PM | 4.3 | 45.6 km | 92,330 m | 14km E of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 2:12 AM | 6.2 | 37.8 km | 110,500 m | 7km SE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 3:43 AM | 4.9 | 45.4 km | 79,740 m | 13km S of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/18 | 5:35 AM | 4.5 | 69.9 km | 89,370 m | 36km ESE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 6:25 AM | 4 | 43.3 km | 108,370 m | 1km SSE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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