Chambo Facts
| Area | 129.9 km² |
| Population | 13,559 |
| Male Population | 6,453 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 7,106 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +120.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.8% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 23.3, Female: 25.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,409 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.73055, -78.59595 |
| Postal Codes | 060450 |
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Chambo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,144 | 8,375 | 9,840 | 11,588 | 13,559 | 13,863 | 14,087 |
| Population Density | 47.3 / km² | 64.5 / km² | 75.8 / km² | 89.2 / km² | 104.4 / km² | 106.7 / km² | 108.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChambo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 37.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambo | +120.7% | +61.9% | +37.8% |
| Chimborazo Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chambo Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambo | 24.4 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 23.3 yrs |
| Chimborazo Province | 24.5 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chambo Population Density
Population Density: 104 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambo | 13,559 | 129.9 km² | 104 / km² |
| Chimborazo Province | 487,537 | 6,472.6 km² | 75.3 / 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
Chambo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Chambo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,545 | $6,682 | $5,694 | $6,755 | $6,827 | $8,891 | $6,949 | $7,409 |
| Total GDP | $5.1M | $10.5M | $7.1M | $9.2M | $9.7M | $12.9M | $11M | $11.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Chambo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambo | 35,649 tn | 2.63 tn | 274.5 tons/km² |
| Chimborazo Province | 1,281,428 tn | 2.63 tn | 198 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
Chambo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 35,649 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 274.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/31/19 | 9:41 AM | 4.4 | 53.6 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/19 | 4:40 AM | 4.6 | 71.2 km | 151,690 m | 12km S of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/19 | 11:02 PM | 4.6 | 61.2 km | 146,110 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 12:23 PM | 4.3 | 56 km | 92,330 m | 14km E of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 8:20 AM | 3.1 | 45.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km E of Banos, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 2:12 AM | 6.2 | 61.7 km | 110,500 m | 7km SE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 12:30 AM | 4.2 | 68.9 km | 148,830 m | 27km SSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 1:09 AM | 4.2 | 47.3 km | 125,450 m | 16km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/17 | 10:53 PM | 4.3 | 61.8 km | 148,650 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.9 | 63 km | 152,410 m | 11km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chambo
Chambo is a city in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the county seat of the Chambo Canton. It is also the birthplace of former Ecuadorian president Osvaldo Hurtado (1981-84) as well as notable 19th-century educator Leopoldo Freire, entrepreneur Al..
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