Categories in Huanchaco
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Huanchaco
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 427 |
| Shopping | 98 |
| Other accommodation | 95 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 70 |
| Hotels and motels | 66 |
| Education | 61 |
| Apartments | 53 |
| Hardware store | 52 |
| Churches | 48 |
Huanchaco Facts
| Area | 260.3 km² |
| Population | 43,636 |
| Male Population | 21,850 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 21,786 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1174.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +123.7% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 24.4, Female: 25.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,755 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | El Milagro, Maria del Socorro, Huanchaquito, El Boqueron, Los Tumbos |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.08333, -79.11667 |
| Postal Codes | 13000 |
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Huanchaco Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,423 | 9,956 | 19,510 | 43,317 | 43,636 | 47,077 | 50,522 |
| Population Density | 13.1 / km² | 38.2 / km² | 74.9 / km² | 166.4 / km² | 167.6 / km² | 180.8 / km² | 194.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHuanchaco Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 123.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huanchaco | +1174.8% | +338.3% | +123.7% |
| La Libertad Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Huanchaco Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huanchaco | 24.7 yrs | 25.1 yrs | 24.4 yrs |
| La Libertad Region | 24.7 yrs | 25.3 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Huanchaco Population Density
Population Density: 168 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huanchaco | 43,636 | 260.3 km² | 168 / km² |
| La Libertad Region | 1.9 million | 25,222.9 km² | 73.4 / 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
Huanchaco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 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.
Neighborhoods in Huanchaco
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Huanchaco
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Huanchaco
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Huanchaco
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
Huanchaco Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,450 | $6,385 | $5,885 | $6,807 | $8,673 | $10,658 | $9,273 | $10,755 |
| Total GDP | $362.5M | $485.6M | $530.1M | $660.1M | $1.1B | $1.6B | $1.4B | $1.7B |
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
Huanchaco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huanchaco | 110,632 tn | 2.54 tn | 425 tons/km² |
| La Libertad Region | 4,672,573 tn | 2.52 tn | 185.3 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
Huanchaco CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 110,632 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 425 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (9.1) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/19 | 12:56 PM | 4.7 | 63.7 km | 48,340 m | 66km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/19 | 8:24 PM | 5.2 | 95.2 km | 57,590 m | 45km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/18 | 6:44 PM | 4.4 | 94.5 km | 51,210 m | 70km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/18 | 11:52 AM | 3.9 | 97.6 km | 35,000 m | 90km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/18 | 5:35 AM | 4.3 | 35.4 km | 63,340 m | 23km SW of Salaverry, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/18 | 7:50 AM | 4 | 48.1 km | 125,120 m | 30km E of Ascope, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/16 | 3:39 AM | 4.4 | 87.7 km | 48,890 m | 81km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/16 | 4:53 PM | 4.7 | 99.8 km | 35,000 m | 92km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/16 | 4:49 PM | 4.9 | 65.8 km | 106,130 m | 15km E of Viru, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/16 | 7:00 AM | 4.3 | 72.6 km | 43,000 m | 75km SW of Moche, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Huanchaco
Huanchaco is a beachside town of Mochica origin and a popular vacation spot. It is the most visited beach of Trujillo in Peru. Situated 12 km northwest of the city in a bay, on a terrace at the foot of Campana mountain, Huanchaco is notable for its s..
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