Categories in Nazca
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nazca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 43 | 4.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 42 | 4.1 |
| Other accommodation | 35 | 4.1 |
| Travel agencies | 17 | 4.5 |
| Sports and recreation | 17 | 3.9 |
| Shopping | 13 | 4.1 |
| Hostels | 12 | 4.4 |
| Museums | 12 | 4.1 |
| Education | 11 | 4.5 |
| Gas station | 11 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 10 | 4.2 |
| Buses and trains | 10 | — |
| Seafood restaurants | 9 | — |
| Banks | 8 | 4.8 |
| Hospitals | 7 | 4.7 |
| Churches | 7 | 3.7 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 7 | 4 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 6 | 3.5 |
| American restaurants | 5 | — |
| Department stores | 5 | 4 |
| Public parks | 5 | 4.1 |
| Airports | 5 | — |
| Latin american restaurants | 5 | — |
Nazca Facts
| Area | 959.7 km² |
| Population | 27,724 |
| Male Population | 13,936 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 13,788 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +63.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.5% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 27.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Zone 1, Vista Alegre, Zone 3, Zone 2, Zone 4 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -14.83098, -74.93895 |
| Postal Codes | 11401 |
Map of Nazca
Interactive Map
Nazca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,924 | 23,381 | 26,036 | 26,750 | 27,724 |
| Population Density | 17.6 / km² | 24.4 / km² | 27.1 / km² | 27.9 / km² | 28.9 / km² |
Nazca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazca | +58.1% | +14.4% | +2.7% |
| Ica Region | +120.8% | +45.3% | +20.1% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Nazca Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazca | 26.9 yrs | 27.3 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Ica Region | 26 yrs | 26.6 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Nazca Population Density
Population Density: 28.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazca | 27,724 | 959.7 km² | 28.9 / km² |
| Ica Region | 795,359 | 21,091.7 km² | 37.7 / km² |
| Peru | 31 million | 1,291,975 km² | 24 / km² |
Nazca 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.
Neighborhoods in Nazca
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Nazca
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Nazca
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nazca
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nazca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazca | 71,859 tn | 2.59 tn | 74.9 tons/km² |
| Ica Region | 2,045,248 tn | 2.57 tn | 97 tons/km² |
| Peru | 71,626,946 tn | 2.31 tn | 55.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 71,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 74.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9.8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3/19 | 9:18 AM | 4.1 | 37.9 km | 40,910 m | 29km E of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/19 | 4:45 AM | 5.7 | 55.3 km | 60,500 m | 16km W of Rio Grande, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/18 | 10:56 PM | 5.2 | 56.6 km | 53,180 m | 26km ESE of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/18 | 9:32 PM | 4.1 | 47.9 km | 63,170 m | 22km SW of Palpa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/17 | 7:51 AM | 4.5 | 66.3 km | 24,980 m | 42km WNW of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/17 | 8:48 AM | 4.3 | 42.4 km | 62,380 m | 38km SSW of Palpa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/16 | 6:50 PM | 4.3 | 62.7 km | 41,490 m | 24km W of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/15 | 4:14 AM | 4.4 | 35.6 km | 51,700 m | 23km ENE of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/15 | 4:12 AM | 4.3 | 58.4 km | 83,960 m | 42km NE of Palpa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/15 | 1:21 AM | 4 | 57.1 km | 39,940 m | 11km SSW of Minas de Marcona, Peru | usgs.gov |
Nazca
Nazca (/ˈnɑːskɑː, -kə/; sometimes spelled Nasca) is a city and system of valleys on the southern coast of Peru. It is also the name of the largest existing town in the Nazca Province. The name is derived from the Nazca culture that flourished in the ..
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