Categories in Chivay
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chivay
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 22 | 3.9 |
| Hotels and motels | 16 | 3.9 |
| Other accommodation | 13 | 4 |
Chivay Facts
| Area | 204.1 km² |
| Population | 8,275 |
| Male Population | 4,080 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 4,195 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +356.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +51.7% |
| Median Age | 23 years (Male: 22.4, Female: 23.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.63833, -71.60111 |
| Postal Codes | 04146 |
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Chivay Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,811 | 3,808 | 5,456 | 8,393 | 8,275 |
| Population Density | 8.9 / km² | 18.7 / km² | 26.7 / km² | 41.1 / km² | 40.6 / km² |
Chivay Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 53.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chivay | +363.4% | +120.4% | +53.8% |
| Arequipa Region | +84.9% | +48.4% | +25.6% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Chivay Median Age
Median Age: 23 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chivay | 23 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Arequipa Region | 27.2 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Chivay Population Density
Population Density: 40.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chivay | 8,275 | 204.1 km² | 40.6 / km² |
| Arequipa Region | 1.3 million | 63,234.3 km² | 21.3 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Chivay 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chivay
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chivay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chivay | 23,755 tn | 2.87 tn | 116.4 tons/km² |
| Arequipa Region | 3,868,500 tn | 2.87 tn | 61.2 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,755 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 116.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
| Volcano | Low (3) |
* 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/19 | 2:04 AM | 4.2 | 15.9 km | 90,810 m | 12km W of Huarancante, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/19 | 5:40 PM | 4.8 | 37.9 km | 138,340 m | 31km NW of Ccolo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/18 | 2:27 PM | 4.5 | 28.1 km | 133,640 m | 8km WNW of Jayune, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/17 | 4:25 AM | 4.4 | 21.5 km | 141,680 m | 21km SW of Chivay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/17 | 3:11 PM | 4.4 | 11.2 km | 10,000 m | 11km WNW of Chivay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/17 | 1:29 PM | 5.1 | 33.5 km | 10,000 m | 32km NNE of Lluta, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/17 | 3:11 AM | 4.9 | 21.2 km | 142,040 m | 19km WSW of Huarancante, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/16 | 5:52 AM | 4.1 | 7.6 km | 10,710 m | 7km W of Chivay, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/16 | 10:39 PM | 4.1 | 24.1 km | 140,680 m | 18km WSW of Huarancante, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/16 | 2:48 AM | 4.1 | 30.9 km | 114,030 m | 30km WSW of Chivay, Peru | usgs.gov |
Chivay
Chivay is a town in the Colca valley, capital of the Caylloma province in the Arequipa region, Peru. Located at about 12,000 ft above sea level, it lies upstream of the renowned Colca Canyon. It has a central town square and an active market. Ten km ..
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