Loreto Canton Facts
| Area | 64.4 km² |
| Population | 5,784 |
| Male Population | 2,982 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 2,802 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +764.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +117.4% |
| Median Age | 20.6 years (Male: 22, Female: 19.3) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.69243, -77.31115 |
| Postal Codes | 150353, 220209, 220450 |
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Loreto Canton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 669 | 1,575 | 2,660 | 5,417 | 5,784 |
| Population Density | 10.4 / km² | 24.4 / km² | 41.3 / km² | 84.1 / km² | 89.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Loreto Canton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 103.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Canton | +709.7% | +243.9% | +103.6% |
| Orellana Province | +709.7% | +244.6% | +104.5% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Loreto Canton Median Age
Median Age: 20.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Canton | 20.6 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Orellana Province | 20.3 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 21.3 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Loreto Canton Population Density
Population Density: 89.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Canton | 5,784 | 64.4 km² | 89.8 / km² |
| Orellana Province | 176,219 | 21,300.3 km² | 8.3 / 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
Loreto Canton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Loreto Canton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Canton | 14,494 tn | 2.51 tn | 224.9 tons/km² |
| Orellana Province | 441,342 tn | 2.5 tn | 20.7 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
Loreto Canton CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,494 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 224.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/19 | 9:25 PM | 4.4 | 87.8 km | 172,180 m | 29km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/19 | 3:43 AM | 4.8 | 90 km | 175,490 m | 29km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/19 | 9:49 AM | 4.5 | 72.7 km | 192,490 m | 52km SE of Tena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/18 | 1:16 AM | 4 | 82.7 km | 180,670 m | 40km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/17 | 5:08 PM | 4.4 | 74.1 km | 186,440 m | 45km SE of Tena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/15 | 10:45 AM | 4.5 | 89.8 km | 186,610 m | 47km E of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/15 | 9:59 PM | 5.5 | 63.9 km | 195,030 m | 35km SE of Tena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/15 | 9:25 PM | 4.4 | 86.4 km | 171,930 m | 39km E of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/14 | 5:40 PM | 4.9 | 79.4 km | 10,000 m | 45km SSE of Cayambe, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/14 | 6:12 PM | 4.3 | 55 km | 192,860 m | 51km S of Boca Suno, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Loreto Canton
Loreto Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Orellana Province. Its capital is the town of Loreto. Its population at the 2001 census was 13,462.
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