Categories in Lagunas
Lagunas Facts
| Area | 5014.9 km² |
| Population | 14,588 |
| Male Population | 7,538 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 7,050 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +74.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.8% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 18.4, Female: 17.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.22694, -75.67528 |
| Postal Codes | 16551 |
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Lagunas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,368 | 11,857 | 13,291 | 14,005 | 14,588 |
| Population Density | 1.7 / km² | 2.4 / km² | 2.7 / km² | 2.8 / km² | 2.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lagunas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunas | +67.4% | +18.1% | +5.4% |
| Loreto Region | +142.6% | +52.8% | +23.8% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lagunas Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunas | 17.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
| Loreto Region | 20 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lagunas Population Density
Population Density: 2.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunas | 14,588 | 5,014.9 km² | 2.9 / km² |
| Loreto Region | 1 million | 375,295 km² | 2.7 / 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
Lagunas 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
Lagunas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunas | 31,774 tn | 2.18 tn | 6.3 tons/km² |
| Loreto Region | 2,237,999 tn | 2.18 tn | 6 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
Lagunas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,774 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/19 | 11:40 PM | 4.8 | 72.2 km | 150,870 m | 72km NE of Lagunas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/19 | 7:41 AM | 8 | 78.4 km | 122,400 m | 78km SE of Lagunas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/19 | 3:55 AM | 4.5 | 80 km | 35,000 m | 79km ENE of Lagunas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/17 | 7:48 AM | 4.4 | 4.5 km | 35,240 m | 4km WSW of Lagunas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/17 | 7:45 AM | 5.1 | 85.4 km | 10,220 m | 85km E of Lagunas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/17 | 1:13 PM | 5.9 | 85.1 km | 106,000 m | 37km E of Barranca, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/14 | 9:16 AM | 4.3 | 71.8 km | 80,330 m | 46km E of Yurimaguas, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/13 | 12:59 PM | 4.6 | 96.3 km | 74,000 m | 1km W of Tabalosos, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/12 | 3:09 AM | 5.6 | 91.1 km | 118,300 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/12 | 2:08 PM | 4.6 | 85.6 km | 35,000 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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