Paccha Facts
| Area | 20.8 km² |
| Population | 8,047 |
| Male Population | 3,743 (46.5%) |
| Female Population | 4,304 (53.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +137.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.8% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 26) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.89946, -78.93482 |
| Postal Codes | 010160 |
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Paccha Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,389 | 4,974 | 5,165 | 7,541 | 8,047 |
| Population Density | 162.8 / km² | 239 / km² | 248.2 / km² | 362.3 / km² | 386.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paccha Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 46% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paccha | +122.5% | +51.6% | +46% |
| Azuay Province | +126.8% | +54.6% | +26.3% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paccha Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paccha | 24.4 yrs | 26 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Azuay Province | 24.7 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Paccha Population Density
Population Density: 387 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paccha | 8,047 | 20.8 km² | 387 / km² |
| Azuay Province | 787,476 | 8,001.5 km² | 98.4 / 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
Paccha Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 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
Paccha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paccha | 28,462 tn | 3.54 tn | 1,367.5 tons/km² |
| Azuay Province | 2,777,993 tn | 3.53 tn | 347.2 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
Paccha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,462 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,367.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/19 | 9:28 AM | 5 | 75.4 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/19 | 2:41 AM | 4.3 | 88.7 km | 10,000 m | 37km S of Sucua, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/19 | 9:53 AM | 4.8 | 42.9 km | 85,710 m | 27km ENE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/19 | 3:03 AM | 4.9 | 52.5 km | 94,270 m | 34km ENE of Azogues, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/19 | 11:19 AM | 4.3 | 87.7 km | 10,000 m | 19km E of Coronel Marcelino Mariduena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 12:23 PM | 4.3 | 78.9 km | 92,330 m | 14km E of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 2:12 AM | 6.2 | 73.2 km | 110,500 m | 7km SE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 3:43 AM | 4.9 | 61.9 km | 79,740 m | 13km S of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/18 | 5:35 AM | 4.5 | 53 km | 89,370 m | 36km ESE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 89.6 km | 4,270 m | 12km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Paccha
Paccha (hispanicized spelling of the Kichwa word pakcha meaning "waterfall") is a town and parish in Cuenca Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 25.6 km² and according to the 2001 Ecuadorian census it had a population total o..
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