Tarapoa Facts
| Area | 928.5 km² |
| Population | 7,492 |
| Male Population | 4,308 (57.5%) |
| Female Population | 3,184 (42.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +380.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +82.1% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 25.8, Female: 18.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,365 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.11951, -76.33812 |
| Postal Codes | 210154, 210750 |
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Tarapoa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,560 | 2,898 | 4,115 | 6,609 | 7,492 | 8,388 | 9,271 |
| Population Density | 1.7 / km² | 3.1 / km² | 4.4 / km² | 7.1 / km² | 8.1 / km² | 9 / km² | 10 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTarapoa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 82.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarapoa | +380.3% | +158.5% | +82.1% |
| Sucumbíos Province | — | — | — |
| Ecuador | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tarapoa Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarapoa | 22.2 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
| Sucumbíos Province | 21.7 yrs | 20.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tarapoa Population Density
Population Density: 8.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarapoa | 7,492 | 928.5 km² | 8.1 / km² |
| Sucumbíos Province | 209,230 | 17,806.5 km² | 11.8 / 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
Tarapoa 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
Tarapoa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,286 | $3,792 | $4,249 | $4,493 | $4,091 | $5,883 | $4,637 | $5,365 |
| Total GDP | $12.8M | $13.4M | $17.3M | $22M | $23.9M | $39.5M | $36.7M | $43.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Tarapoa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarapoa | 18,879 tn | 2.52 tn | 20.3 tons/km² |
| Sucumbíos Province | 526,245 tn | 2.52 tn | 29.6 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
Tarapoa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,879 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/16 | 12:56 AM | 4 | 63.6 km | 145,110 m | 70km ESE of Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/04 | 3:18 AM | 4 | 95.2 km | 144,400 m | Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/96 | 11:44 AM | 4.5 | 99 km | 33,000 m | Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/96 | 2:18 AM | 4.1 | 97.3 km | 33,000 m | Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/83 | 7:07 PM | 5.7 | 92.1 km | 22,700 m | Colombia-Ecuador border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tarapoa
Tarapoa is located in the province of Sucumbíos in Ecuador. It is the seat of the canton of Cuyabeno.
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