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Pacanga Facts
| Area | 479.7 km² |
| Population | 24,617 |
| Male Population | 12,714 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 11,903 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +452.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +69.3% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 24.4, Female: 24.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -7.16667, -79.50000 |
| Postal Codes | 13861 |
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Pacanga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,457 | 9,671 | 14,542 | 23,608 | 24,617 |
| Population Density | 9.3 / km² | 20.2 / km² | 30.3 / km² | 49.2 / km² | 51.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pacanga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 62.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacanga | +429.7% | +144.1% | +62.3% |
| La Libertad Region | +124.9% | +48.9% | +22.9% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pacanga Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacanga | 24.4 yrs | 24.3 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)
Pacanga Population Density
Population Density: 51.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacanga | 24,617 | 479.7 km² | 51.3 / 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
Pacanga 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
Pacanga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacanga | 62,217 tn | 2.53 tn | 129.7 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
Pacanga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 62,217 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 129.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/19 | 4:05 AM | 4.9 | 95.9 km | 41,060 m | 37km NNE of Chongoyape, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/18 | 7:50 AM | 4 | 98.3 km | 125,120 m | 30km E of Ascope, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/16 | 1:04 PM | 5 | 71.2 km | 40,740 m | 28km SW of Pimentel, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/16 | 12:53 PM | 4.1 | 15.8 km | 35,000 m | 9km E of Chepen, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/16 | 6:29 PM | 3.9 | 38.4 km | 64,000 m | 10km SE of San Pedro de Lloc, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/16 | 9:39 PM | 4.6 | 84.8 km | 43,480 m | 60km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/14 | 10:43 PM | 5.1 | 50.4 km | 64,160 m | 16km NNW of Paijan, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/13 | 8:40 AM | 4.6 | 94.5 km | 73,700 m | 34km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/12 | 3:42 PM | 4.1 | 84.7 km | 30,000 m | off the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/09 | 5:35 AM | 4 | 71.8 km | 83,000 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pacanga
Pacanga is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district Pacanga in Chepén Province of the region La Libertad. This town is located some 143 km north Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Jequetepeque Valley.
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