Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Canta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Hotels and motels | 21 |
| Shopping | 11 |
Canta Facts
| Area | 112.3 km² |
| Population | 3,327 |
| Male Population | 1,678 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 1,649 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.9% |
| Median Age | 29.9 years (Male: 29.5, Female: 30.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $47,485 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Villa María Del Triunfo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -11.46722, -76.62417 |
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Canta Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,769 | 3,222 | 3,265 | 2,853 | 3,327 | 3,443 | 3,582 |
| Population Density | 24.7 / km² | 28.7 / km² | 29.1 / km² | 25.4 / km² | 29.6 / km² | 30.7 / km² | 31.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCanta Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canta | +20.2% | +3.3% | +1.9% |
| Lima Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Canta Median Age
Median Age: 29.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canta | 29.9 yrs | 30.4 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| Lima Region | 26.3 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Canta Population Density
Population Density: 29.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canta | 3,327 | 112.3 km² | 29.6 / km² |
| Lima Region | 958,642 | 32,501.5 km² | 29.5 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Canta 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Canta
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
Canta Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $14,694 | $19,095 | $21,184 | $28,234 | $31,904 | $35,934 | $35,385 | $47,485 |
| Total GDP | $57M | $74.4M | $79.3M | $102.2M | $111.9M | $130.7M | $135.1M | $184.5M |
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
Canta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canta | 10,454 tn | 3.14 tn | 93.1 tons/km² |
| Lima Region | 2,995,387 tn | 3.12 tn | 92.2 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 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
Canta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,454 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 93.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5/19 | 7:48 AM | 4.5 | 30.3 km | 91,860 m | 21km N of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/17 | 4:15 PM | 4.4 | 92.4 km | 90,960 m | 44km SE of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/17 | 7:24 AM | 3.8 | 85.5 km | 51,580 m | 19km NW of Callao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/17 | 3:36 AM | 4.2 | 78.6 km | 70,040 m | 18km S of Chancay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/17 | 7:36 PM | 4.4 | 59.9 km | 10,000 m | 13km S of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/17 | 6:10 AM | 4.2 | 85.1 km | 107,440 m | 12km S of San Pedro de Cajas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/17 | 4:10 AM | 4.3 | 52 km | 10,000 m | 5km SSW of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/17 | 8:19 AM | 4.6 | 62.2 km | 10,000 m | 16km SSW of Matucana, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/17 | 5:41 PM | 4.4 | 86.6 km | 119,140 m | 36km WSW of Oyon, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/17 | 1:07 AM | 4.7 | 60.6 km | 69,950 m | 15km ESE of Chancay, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Canta
Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,918 (2005 census), it is also the capital of Canta District. It is frequently visited by to..
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