Mocache Canton Facts
| Area | 460.4 km² |
| Population | 45,552 |
| Male Population | 23,672 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 21,880 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +154.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +37.3% |
| Median Age | 23.6 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 23.4) |
| Area Codes | 5 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.18275, -79.49914 |
| Postal Codes | 120313, 120552, 121250 |
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Mocache Canton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,896 | 26,602 | 33,176 | 42,686 | 45,552 |
| Population Density | 38.9 / km² | 57.8 / km² | 72.1 / km² | 92.7 / km² | 98.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mocache Canton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocache Canton | +138.5% | +60.5% | +28.7% |
| Los Ríos Province | +136.7% | +59.3% | +28.5% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mocache Canton Median Age
Median Age: 23.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocache Canton | 23.6 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Los Ríos Province | 24 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mocache Canton Population Density
Population Density: 98.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocache Canton | 45,552 | 460.4 km² | 98.9 / km² |
| Los Ríos Province | 873,873 | 7,231.4 km² | 121 / 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
Mocache Canton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Mocache Canton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocache Canton | 115,859 tn | 2.54 tn | 251.7 tons/km² |
| Los Ríos Province | 2,224,009 tn | 2.55 tn | 307.5 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
Mocache Canton CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 115,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 251.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (7.1) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/18 | 9:08 PM | 5.1 | 85.1 km | 68,880 m | 13km NE of El Triunfo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/18 | 5:54 PM | 4.3 | 58.7 km | 83,860 m | 17km NNE of La Mana, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/18 | 1:35 PM | 4.4 | 93.2 km | 98,040 m | 12km NNE of Yaguachi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 3:03 AM | 3.8 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km S of Montalvo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 1:09 AM | 4.2 | 86 km | 125,450 m | 16km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/18 | 7:30 PM | 4.3 | 96.6 km | 29,570 m | 12km SSW of Tosagua, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/17 | 6:06 AM | 4.1 | 84.5 km | 105,470 m | 3km S of Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/17 | 7:59 PM | 4.3 | 94.4 km | 42,640 m | 7km SSW of Tosagua, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/16 | 7:55 PM | 4.4 | 99.7 km | 76,840 m | 11km SSW of Samborondon, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/16 | 4:45 AM | 4.3 | 93.9 km | 30,790 m | 12km NNE of Santa Ana, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mocache Canton
Mocache Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Los Ríos Province. Its capital is the town of Mocache. Its population at the 2001 census was 33,481.
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