Categories in Pomabamba
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pomabamba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 5 |
Pomabamba Facts
| Area | 282.4 km² |
| Population | 15,354 |
| Male Population | 7,349 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 8,005 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +71.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.6% |
| Median Age | 21.5 years (Male: 20.6, Female: 22.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,129 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.83333, -77.46667 |
| Postal Codes | 02262 |
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Pomabamba Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,963 | 12,929 | 14,818 | 15,944 | 15,354 | 15,345 | 15,332 |
| Population Density | 31.7 / km² | 45.8 / km² | 52.5 / km² | 56.5 / km² | 54.4 / km² | 54.3 / km² | 54.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPomabamba Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomabamba | +71.3% | +18.8% | +3.6% |
| Ancash Region | — | — | — |
| Peru | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pomabamba Median Age
Median Age: 21.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomabamba | 21.5 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Ancash Region | 25.1 yrs | 25.7 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
| Peru | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pomabamba Population Density
Population Density: 54.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomabamba | 15,354 | 282.4 km² | 54.4 / km² |
| Ancash Region | 1.1 million | 35,888.1 km² | 30.8 / 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
Pomabamba 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
Pomabamba Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,409 | $2,178 | $4,638 | $5,798 | $7,320 | $8,863 | $7,951 | $10,129 |
| Total GDP | $22.3M | $21.8M | $49.8M | $61.3M | $72.8M | $84.8M | $79.3M | $100.7M |
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
Pomabamba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomabamba | 36,938 tn | 2.41 tn | 130.8 tons/km² |
| Ancash Region | 2,654,629 tn | 2.4 tn | 74 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
Pomabamba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,938 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 130.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/15 | 2:46 PM | 4.7 | 94.1 km | 48,060 m | 47km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/10 | 8:39 PM | 5.7 | 27.9 km | 116,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/02 | 4:14 AM | 4.2 | 75.3 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/97 | 5:59 PM | 4.3 | 87.8 km | 100,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/96 | 12:45 PM | 5 | 27.8 km | 28,700 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/87 | 10:27 PM | 5.6 | 93.3 km | 19,800 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/87 | 10:14 PM | 5.2 | 92.7 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/86 | 7:42 PM | 5.1 | 74.5 km | 38,900 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/85 | 11:56 PM | 5 | 98 km | 33,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/19/77 | 12:48 AM | 4.7 | 59.8 km | 123,000 m | central Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pomabamba
Pomabamba (Quechua Pumapampa, puma cougar, pampa large plain, "cougar plain") is a town in the Pomabamba District of the Pomabamba Province in the Ancash Region of Peru.
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