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Chaucha Facts
| Area | 280.3 km² |
| Population | 1,485 |
| Male Population | 722 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 763 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +88.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.2% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 20.9, Female: 23.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $13,910 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.90906, -79.41303 |
| Postal Codes | 010153, 010222 |
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Chaucha Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 789 | 1,157 | 1,115 | 1,441 | 1,485 | 1,550 | 1,606 |
| Population Density | 2.8 / km² | 4.1 / km² | 4 / km² | 5.1 / km² | 5.3 / km² | 5.5 / km² | 5.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChaucha Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 33.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucha | +88.2% | +28.3% | +33.2% |
| Azuay Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chaucha Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucha | 22.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Azuay Province | 24.7 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chaucha Population Density
Population Density: 5.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucha | 1,485 | 280.3 km² | 5.3 / km² |
| Azuay Province | 787,476 | 8,001.5 km² | 98.4 / 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
Chaucha 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
Chaucha Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,808 | $10,966 | $11,600 | $13,410 | $13,593 | $14,510 | $13,374 | $13,910 |
| Total GDP | $10.9M | $12M | $13.5M | $16.8M | $18.5M | $21.1M | $20.9M | $22M |
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
Chaucha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucha | 5,263 tn | 3.54 tn | 18.8 tons/km² |
| Azuay Province | 2,777,993 tn | 3.53 tn | 347.2 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
Chaucha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,263 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 | 66.5 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/19 | 5:45 PM | 5.8 | 72.6 km | 70,000 m | 23km S of Duran, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 3:43 AM | 4.9 | 43.4 km | 79,740 m | 13km S of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 6:14 PM | 4.6 | 54.9 km | 49,530 m | 25km N of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 37 km | 4,270 m | 12km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 2:20 PM | 4.5 | 43.3 km | 3,170 m | 13km NNE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 3:40 AM | 4.7 | 40.4 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 6:25 AM | 4 | 70.7 km | 108,370 m | 1km SSE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/17 | 4:23 AM | 5.5 | 33.3 km | 35,000 m | 13km ESE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/17 | 1:40 PM | 5.4 | 68.6 km | 78,050 m | 26km S of Duran, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chaucha
Chaucha is a town and parish in Cuenca Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 337.2 km² and according to the 2001 Ecuadorian census it had a population total of 1,633.
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