Categories in Pedernales Canton
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pedernales Canton
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 120 |
| Shopping | 77 |
| Hotels and motels | 57 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 56 |
| Other accommodation | 45 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 42 |
| Education | 39 |
| Clothing stores | 27 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 22 |
| Car repair | 21 |
| Beauty salons | 19 |
| Cafes | 19 |
Pedernales Canton Facts
| Area | 637.8 km² |
| Population | 39,879 |
| Male Population | 20,383 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 19,496 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +120.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.3% |
| Median Age | 19.8 years (Male: 20, Female: 19.6) |
| Area Codes | 5 |
| Neighborhoods | La Arcadia |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.07167, -80.05250 |
| Postal Codes | 131456, 131750, 131751, 131753 |
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Pedernales Canton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,056 | 25,295 | 30,617 | 37,429 | 39,879 |
| Population Density | 28.3 / km² | 39.7 / km² | 48 / km² | 58.7 / km² | 62.5 / km² |
Pedernales Canton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Canton | +107.3% | +48% | +22.2% |
| Manabí Province | +104.9% | +46.2% | +21.4% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Pedernales Canton Median Age
Median Age: 19.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Canton | 19.8 yrs | 19.6 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Manabí Province | 24.5 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Pedernales Canton Population Density
Population Density: 62.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Canton | 39,879 | 637.8 km² | 62.5 / km² |
| Manabí Province | 1.5 million | 19,393 km² | 75.8 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Pedernales Canton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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 Pedernales Canton
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pedernales Canton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Canton | 105,637 tn | 2.65 tn | 165.6 tons/km² |
| Manabí Province | 3,865,816 tn | 2.63 tn | 199.3 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 105,637 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 165.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (6.4) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8.8) |
| Landslide | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/18 | 1:36 PM | 4.7 | 56.4 km | 61,970 m | 33km WNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/18 | 12:58 AM | 4.5 | 48 km | 24,540 m | 40km N of Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 9:05 AM | 4.1 | 39.5 km | 48,640 m | 34km W of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 12:38 PM | 4.1 | 36.7 km | 69,140 m | 37km SE of Pedernales, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/17 | 3:32 AM | 4.2 | 57.1 km | 10,000 m | 27km NNE of Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/17 | 6:01 PM | 4.3 | 48.2 km | 10,000 m | 47km WNW of Pedernales, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/17 | 2:36 AM | 4.9 | 60.6 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNE of Muisne, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/16 | 4:50 PM | 4.7 | 55.7 km | 6,270 m | 8km ESE of Muisne, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/16 | 6:31 AM | 4.3 | 43.2 km | 34,220 m | 41km NNE of Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/16 | 6:44 AM | 4.2 | 56.9 km | 10,000 m | 29km NNW of Chone, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Pedernales Canton
Pedernales Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Manabí Province. Its capital is the town of Pedernales. Its population at the 2001 census was 46,876.
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