Mocha, Ecuador Facts
| Area | 59.7 km² |
| Population | 5,338 |
| Male Population | 2,619 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,719 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +90.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.7% |
| Median Age | 29.5 years (Male: 29, Female: 30) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.41939, -78.66207 |
| Postal Codes | 180450, 180451, 180603, 180652 |
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Mocha, Ecuador Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,804 | 3,866 | 3,933 | 5,045 | 5,338 |
| Population Density | 47 / km² | 64.8 / km² | 65.9 / km² | 84.5 / km² | 89.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mocha, Ecuador Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha, Ecuador | +79.9% | +30.5% | +28.3% |
| Tungurahua Province | +705.1% | +242.3% | +101.8% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mocha, Ecuador Median Age
Median Age: 29.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha, Ecuador | 29.5 yrs | 30 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Tungurahua Province | 20 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mocha, Ecuador Population Density
Population Density: 89.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha, Ecuador | 5,338 | 59.7 km² | 89.4 / km² |
| Tungurahua Province | 136,273 | 12,481.7 km² | 10.9 / 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
Mocha, Ecuador Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Mocha, Ecuador CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha, Ecuador | 15,957 tn | 2.99 tn | 267.3 tons/km² |
| Tungurahua Province | 350,259 tn | 2.57 tn | 28.1 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
Mocha, Ecuador CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,957 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 267.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/31/19 | 9:41 AM | 4.4 | 75.9 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/19 | 11:02 PM | 4.6 | 73.9 km | 146,110 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 8:20 AM | 3.1 | 34.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km E of Banos, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 1:09 AM | 4.2 | 13.3 km | 125,450 m | 16km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/17 | 10:53 PM | 4.3 | 73.6 km | 148,650 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.9 | 77.9 km | 152,410 m | 11km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/17 | 12:06 PM | 4.4 | 73.4 km | 161,080 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/17 | 10:31 PM | 4.2 | 77.9 km | 157,580 m | 12km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/16 | 2:14 AM | 4.3 | 65.1 km | 167,810 m | 21km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/16 | 5:15 AM | 4.2 | 67.8 km | 151,450 m | 20km W of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mocha, Ecuador
Mocha is a city located in the central Andean mountain range of Ecuador. Located in Tungurahua Province, Mocha is the seat of the Mocha Canton. The current mayor of Mocha is Sr. Orlando Caluña.
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