Categories in Playas, Ecuador
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Playas, Ecuador
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood restaurants | 25 | 4.3 |
| Restaurants | 12 | 4.3 |
| Other accommodation | 9 | 4.2 |
| Sports and recreation | 8 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 8 | 4.3 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 8 | — |
Playas, Ecuador Facts
| Area | 225.3 km² |
| Population | 49,276 |
| Male Population | 24,968 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 24,308 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +144.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.8% |
| Median Age | 24.2 years (Male: 24.1, Female: 24.2) |
| Area Codes | 4 |
| Neighborhoods | Central, Ecuador, El Pintado |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.63199, -80.38808 |
| Postal Codes | 090155, 092150, 092202 |
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Playas, Ecuador Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,190 | 29,622 | 36,543 | 46,346 | 49,276 |
| Population Density | 89.6 / km² | 131.5 / km² | 162.2 / km² | 205.8 / km² | 218.8 / km² |
Playas, Ecuador Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playas, Ecuador | +129.5% | +56.5% | +26.8% |
| Guayas Province | +130.3% | +57% | +27% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Playas, Ecuador Median Age
Median Age: 24.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playas, Ecuador | 24.2 yrs | 24.2 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
| Guayas Province | 26.1 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Playas, Ecuador Population Density
Population Density: 219 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playas, Ecuador | 49,276 | 225.3 km² | 219 / km² |
| Guayas Province | 4 million | 15,835.7 km² | 252 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Playas, Ecuador Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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 Playas, Ecuador
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Playas, Ecuador CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playas, Ecuador | 161,132 tn | 3.27 tn | 715.3 tons/km² |
| Guayas Province | 12,787,309 tn | 3.2 tn | 807.5 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 161,132 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 715.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9.2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/19 | 1:04 AM | 4.8 | 71.9 km | 38,190 m | 30km NW of Zarumilla, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/19 | 3:23 AM | 4.9 | 56.4 km | 47,020 m | 34km SSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/19 | 1:42 PM | 4.7 | 62.2 km | 46,920 m | 42km N of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/19 | 5:45 PM | 5.8 | 66.3 km | 70,000 m | 23km S of Duran, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/18 | 12:55 PM | 4.9 | 33.6 km | 10,000 m | 34km WNW of Playas, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 6:14 PM | 4.6 | 59.8 km | 49,530 m | 25km N of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 75.7 km | 4,270 m | 12km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 2:20 PM | 4.5 | 69.3 km | 3,170 m | 13km NNE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 3:40 AM | 4.7 | 73.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/17 | 6:04 AM | 4.3 | 77.5 km | 8,600 m | 62km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | usgs.gov |
Playas, Ecuador
Playas (officially known as General Villamil Playas) is a coastal city located in the province of Guayas, Ecuador. It is the seat of the canton of Playas, created in 1989. As of the census of 2001, there are 24,070 people residing within city limits...
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