Categories in Macas (city)
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Macas (city)
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Shopping | 81 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 56 |
| Clothing stores | 51 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 47 |
| Car repair | 47 |
| Education | 36 |
| Corporate management | 32 |
| Public administration | 29 |
| Churches | 29 |
| Hotels and motels | 25 |
Macas (city) Facts
| Area | 46.3 km² |
| Population | 23,417 |
| Male Population | 11,767 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 11,650 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +240.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.8% |
| Median Age | 22.9 years (Male: 22.9, Female: 23) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Sevilla Don Bosco |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.30868, -78.11135 |
| Postal Codes | 140101, 140150, 140157 |
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Macas (city) Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,879 | 11,466 | 15,430 | 22,136 | 23,417 |
| Population Density | 148.7 / km² | 247.9 / km² | 333.6 / km² | 478.6 / km² | 506.3 / km² |
Macas (city) Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 43.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macas (city) | +221.8% | +93.1% | +43.5% |
| Morona-Santiago Province | +219.9% | +92% | +42.9% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Macas (city) Median Age
Median Age: 22.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macas (city) | 22.9 yrs | 23 yrs | 22.9 yrs |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 18.5 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Macas (city) Population Density
Population Density: 506 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macas (city) | 23,417 | 46.3 km² | 506 / km² |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 172,099 | 24,085.1 km² | 7.1 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Macas (city) Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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 Macas (city)
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Macas (city) CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macas (city) | 56,589 tn | 2.42 tn | 1,223.5 tons/km² |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 415,880 tn | 2.42 tn | 17.3 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,589 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,223.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | High (9) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/19 | 2:41 AM | 4.3 | 55.2 km | 10,000 m | 37km S of Sucua, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/19 | 8:49 PM | 4.2 | 59.7 km | 107,160 m | 60km ESE of Macas, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/19 | 3:03 AM | 4.9 | 60.2 km | 94,270 m | 34km ENE of Azogues, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 12:30 AM | 4.2 | 42.6 km | 148,830 m | 27km SSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/16 | 4:02 AM | 4.2 | 23.7 km | 134,250 m | 24km NNE of Macas, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/16 | 4:05 AM | 4.1 | 48 km | 163,810 m | 22km S of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/16 | 11:24 PM | 4.3 | 56.5 km | 169,840 m | 42km SE of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/16 | 11:26 AM | 4.4 | 56.7 km | 29,340 m | 57km E of Macas, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/15 | 9:13 PM | 4.1 | 32 km | 133,970 m | 33km NE of Macas, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/13 | 8:50 PM | 4 | 52.5 km | 144,260 m | 18km S of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Macas (city)
Macas is the capital of Morona Santiago province in southeastern Ecuador. The city is also the seat of the county Morona. Known as the "Emerald of the East" due to its location east of the Andes mountains, Macas lies in the Upano Valley overlooking t..
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