Categories in Loja, Ecuador
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Loja, Ecuador
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 858 | — |
| Shopping | 551 | 23 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 322 | — |
| Education | 306 | 52 years |
| Clothing stores | 286 | — |
| Corporate management | 278 | — |
| Car repair | 240 | — |
| Other accommodation | 223 | — |
| Cafes | 193 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 176 | — |
| Electronics stores | 163 | 15 years |
Loja, Ecuador Facts
| Area | 231.1 km² |
| Population | 202,632 |
| Male Population | 97,196 (48.0%) |
| Female Population | 105,436 (52.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +77.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.7% |
| Median Age | 24.6 years (Male: 23.6, Female: 25.5) |
| Area Codes | 47, 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Cuenca, Ciudadela Zamora, CUARTO CENTENARIO, La Argelia, Barrio Yahuarcuna |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.99313, -79.20422 |
| Postal Codes | 110101, 110102, 110103, 110104, 110150, More |
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Loja, Ecuador Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,989 | 149,249 | 170,726 | 193,111 | 202,632 |
| Population Density | 493.2 / km² | 645.8 / km² | 738.7 / km² | 835.5 / km² | 876.7 / km² |
Loja, Ecuador Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loja, Ecuador | +69.4% | +29.4% | +13.1% |
| Loja Province | +72.1% | +31.4% | +14.3% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Loja, Ecuador Median Age
Median Age: 24.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loja, Ecuador | 24.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Loja Province | 24.6 yrs | 25.5 yrs | 23.7 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Loja, Ecuador Population Density
Population Density: 877 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loja, Ecuador | 202,632 | 231.1 km² | 877 / km² |
| Loja Province | 487,297 | 11,095 km² | 43.9 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Loja, Ecuador Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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 Loja, Ecuador
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Loja, Ecuador
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Loja, Ecuador
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Loja, Ecuador CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loja, Ecuador | 571,189 tn | 2.82 tn | 2,471.3 tons/km² |
| Loja Province | 1,379,443 tn | 2.83 tn | 124.3 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 571,189 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,471.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/16 | 4:52 AM | 4 | 84.8 km | 94,100 m | 15km SSE of Pasaje, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/15 | 3:56 PM | 4.6 | 83.4 km | 57,700 m | 33km WSW of Pinas, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/14 | 2:31 AM | 3.6 | 81.7 km | 65,000 m | 15km N of Ayabaca, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/13 | 3:56 PM | 4.5 | 79.5 km | 93,900 m | 18km SW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/11 | 3:46 AM | 4.9 | 71.3 km | 85,900 m | near the coast of Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/11 | 10:27 PM | 4.7 | 32.5 km | 103,300 m | near the coast of Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/08 | 8:26 PM | 4.5 | 36.7 km | 99,900 m | near the coast of Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/08 | 2:20 AM | 4.3 | 53.1 km | 58,400 m | near the coast of Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/07 | 4:31 AM | 4 | 82.6 km | 81,500 m | near the coast of Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/07 | 4:43 AM | 5.9 | 8.3 km | 99,800 m | near the coast of Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Loja, Ecuador
Loja (full form: Ciudad de la Inmaculada Concepción de Loja) is the capital of Ecuador's Loja Province. It is located in the Cuxibamba valley in the south of the country, sharing borders with the provinces of Zamora-Chinchipe and El Oro, and with Per..
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