Penipe Canton Facts
| Area | 28.4 km² |
| Population | 2,596 |
| Male Population | 1,242 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,354 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +98.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +24.0% |
| Median Age | 31 years (Male: 29.5, Female: 32.4) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.58083, -78.53726 |
| Postal Codes | 060950, 060951, 060952, 060953, 060954, More |
Map of Penipe Canton
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Penipe Canton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,307 | 1,782 | 2,094 | 2,466 | 2,596 |
| Population Density | 46.1 / km² | 62.8 / km² | 73.8 / km² | 86.9 / km² | 91.5 / km² |
Penipe Canton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penipe Canton | +88.7% | +38.4% | +17.8% |
| Chimborazo Province | +90.1% | +39.5% | +18.7% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Penipe Canton Median Age
Median Age: 31 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penipe Canton | 31 yrs | 32.4 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| Chimborazo Province | 24.5 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 23.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Penipe Canton Population Density
Population Density: 91.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penipe Canton | 2,596 | 28.4 km² | 91.5 / km² |
| Chimborazo Province | 487,537 | 6,472.6 km² | 75.3 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Penipe Canton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Penipe Canton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penipe Canton | 6,825 tn | 2.63 tn | 240.5 tons/km² |
| Chimborazo Province | 1,281,428 tn | 2.63 tn | 198 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,825 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 240.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/19 | 4:40 AM | 4.6 | 62.6 km | 151,690 m | 12km S of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/19 | 11:02 PM | 4.6 | 55.4 km | 146,110 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 8:20 AM | 3.1 | 28.3 km | 10,000 m | 7km E of Banos, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 1:09 AM | 4.2 | 35.9 km | 125,450 m | 16km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/17 | 10:53 PM | 4.3 | 55.4 km | 148,650 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.9 | 58.6 km | 152,410 m | 11km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/17 | 12:48 PM | 4.4 | 64.4 km | 112,400 m | 14km ENE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/17 | 12:06 PM | 4.4 | 56 km | 161,080 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/17 | 10:31 PM | 4.2 | 58.2 km | 157,580 m | 12km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/17 | 12:20 AM | 4.3 | 59.8 km | 168,010 m | 12km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Penipe Canton
Penipe Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Chimborazo Province. Its capital is the town of Penipe. Its population at the 2001 census was 6,485. canton consists of one urban parish, Penipe Parish and six rural ones:
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