Categories in Corongo
Corongo Facts
| Area | 124.1 km² |
| Population | 1,567 |
| Male Population | 789 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 778 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -50.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -30.8% |
| Median Age | 27.1 years (Male: 27, Female: 27.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,707 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.58333, -77.91667 |
| Postal Codes | 02218 |
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Corongo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,142 | 2,754 | 2,265 | 1,497 | 1,567 | 1,504 | 1,446 |
| Population Density | 25.3 / km² | 22.2 / km² | 18.3 / km² | 12.1 / km² | 12.6 / km² | 12.1 / km² | 11.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCorongo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 30.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corongo | -50.1% | -43.1% | -30.8% |
| Ancash Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Corongo Median Age
Median Age: 27.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corongo | 27.1 yrs | 27.3 yrs | 27 yrs |
| Ancash Region | 25.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Corongo Population Density
Population Density: 12.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corongo | 1,567 | 124.1 km² | 12.6 / km² |
| Ancash Region | 1.1 million | 35,888.1 km² | 30.8 / 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
Corongo 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
Corongo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,253 | $2,368 | $5,091 | $6,644 | $7,482 | $8,885 | $7,748 | $8,707 |
| Total GDP | $53.1K | $50.6K | $96K | $105K | $96.4K | $102.8K | $90.7K | $100.3K |
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
Corongo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corongo | 3,765 tn | 2.4 tn | 30.3 tons/km² |
| Ancash Region | 2,654,629 tn | 2.4 tn | 74 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
Corongo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,765 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 30.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4/17 | 11:56 AM | 4.5 | 70.9 km | 103,520 m | 23km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/16 | 4:49 PM | 4.9 | 79.1 km | 106,130 m | 15km E of Viru, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/15 | 2:46 PM | 4.7 | 68.1 km | 48,060 m | 47km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/13 | 9:48 AM | 4.6 | 96.7 km | 79,000 m | 5km WSW of Coishco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/13 | 8:49 AM | 4.6 | 94.4 km | 74,600 m | 23km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/10 | 8:39 PM | 5.7 | 32.6 km | 116,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/08 | 1:12 AM | 4.6 | 87.6 km | 55,300 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/06 | 8:16 PM | 4.2 | 89.1 km | 84,800 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/02 | 4:14 AM | 4.2 | 91.3 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/02 | 8:59 AM | 4.9 | 92.7 km | 76,900 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Corongo
Corongo is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Corongo in the region Ancash.
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