Categories in Latacunga
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Latacunga
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 511 |
| Shopping | 290 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 202 |
| Education | 156 |
| Corporate management | 147 |
| Car repair | 138 |
| Clothing stores | 124 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 97 |
| Other accommodation | 95 |
| Churches | 91 |
| Hardware store | 83 |
Latacunga Facts
| Area | 190.7 km² |
| Population | 114,191 |
| Male Population | 54,734 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 59,457 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +128.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.3% |
| Median Age | 25.7 years (Male: 24.5, Female: 26.9) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Neighborhoods | Mulaló, La Magdalena, San Bartolo, EL Bosque, Nuevo Milagro |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.93521, -78.61554 |
| Postal Codes | 050101, 050102, 050103, 050150, 050151, More |
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Latacunga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,885 | 71,483 | 86,980 | 107,533 | 114,191 |
| Population Density | 261.6 / km² | 374.9 / km² | 456.1 / km² | 563.9 / km² | 598.8 / km² |
Latacunga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | +115.6% | +50.4% | +23.6% |
| Cotopaxi Province | +121.4% | +54.5% | +27.1% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Latacunga Median Age
Median Age: 25.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | 25.7 yrs | 26.9 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Cotopaxi Province | 23.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Latacunga Population Density
Population Density: 599 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | 114,191 | 190.7 km² | 599 / km² |
| Cotopaxi Province | 462,948 | 6,017.1 km² | 76.9 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Latacunga 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Latacunga
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Latacunga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | 288,056 tn | 2.52 tn | 1,510.6 tons/km² |
| Cotopaxi Province | 1,176,001 tn | 2.54 tn | 195.4 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 288,056 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,510.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
| Volcano | High (10) |
* 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, 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20/18 | 5:54 PM | 4.3 | 59.1 km | 83,860 m | 17km NNE of La Mana, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 8:20 AM | 3.1 | 59.8 km | 10,000 m | 7km E of Banos, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/18 | 1:51 AM | 3.5 | 89.6 km | 22,280 m | 13km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/18 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 83.1 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 1:09 AM | 4.2 | 45.6 km | 125,450 m | 16km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/17 | 8:43 AM | 3.6 | 86.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/16 | 4:23 AM | 4.4 | 89.3 km | 9,130 m | 22km NE of Sangolqui, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/14 | 6:48 AM | 4.2 | 85.1 km | 170,980 m | 12km N of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/13 | 7:58 PM | 4.8 | 46.2 km | 123,800 m | 24km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/18/12 | 1:34 PM | 4.9 | 12.1 km | 35,000 m | Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Latacunga
Latacunga is a plateau town of Ecuador, capital of the Cotopaxi Province, 89 km (55 mi) south of Quito, near the confluence of the Alaquez and Cutuchi rivers to form the Patate, the headstream of the Pastaza. At the time of census 2010 Latacunga had ..
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