Pacocha Facts
| Area | 283.6 km² |
| Population | 3,943 |
| Male Population | 1,936 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,007 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -71.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -40.0% |
| Median Age | 33.3 years (Male: 34, Female: 32.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.58333, -71.33333 |
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Pacocha Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,921 | 9,016 | 6,572 | 3,821 | 3,943 |
| Population Density | 49.1 / km² | 31.8 / km² | 23.2 / km² | 13.5 / km² | 13.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pacocha Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 41.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacocha | -72.6% | -57.6% | -41.9% |
| Moquegua Region | +115.9% | +45.8% | +19.6% |
| Peru | +104.4% | +42.6% | +20.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pacocha Median Age
Median Age: 33.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacocha | 33.3 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 34 yrs |
| Moquegua Region | 28.7 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 28.9 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pacocha Population Density
Population Density: 13.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacocha | 3,943 | 283.6 km² | 13.9 / km² |
| Moquegua Region | 175,549 | 15,745.8 km² | 11.1 / 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
Pacocha 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Pacocha
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
Pacocha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacocha | 11,494 tn | 2.92 tn | 40.5 tons/km² |
| Moquegua Region | 510,403 tn | 2.91 tn | 32.4 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
Pacocha CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,494 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 40.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8.1) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26/18 | 2:46 PM | 4 | 16.7 km | 56,550 m | 10km S of Ilo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/18 | 3:11 PM | 4.1 | 28.1 km | 77,940 m | 28km NNE of Pacocha, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/18 | 5:05 AM | 4.2 | 39.1 km | 62,260 m | 25km WSW of Moquegua, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/16 | 4:27 AM | 4.2 | 3.6 km | 69,120 m | 2km NNW of Ilo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/16 | 3:14 AM | 4.1 | 41.7 km | 69,980 m | 35km ESE of Cocachacra, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/16 | 6:14 PM | 3.9 | 31.2 km | 85,970 m | 31km N of Pacocha, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 10:25 AM | 4.3 | 20.8 km | 35,000 m | 20km W of Pacocha, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/16 | 4:22 PM | 3.9 | 23 km | 53,600 m | 22km W of Ilo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/15 | 8:49 AM | 4 | 36.5 km | 28,000 m | 32km WSW of Ilo, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/14 | 1:05 AM | 4.2 | 20.7 km | 54,000 m | 20km NW of Pacocha, Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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