Quiruvilca Facts
| Area | 452.9 km² |
| Population | 14,583 |
| Male Population | 7,550 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 7,033 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.4% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years (Male: 22.9, Female: 20.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Peru Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -8.00229, -78.28342 |
| Postal Codes | 13140, 13141 |
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Quiruvilca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,611 | 13,752 | 14,636 | 14,119 | 14,583 |
| Population Density | 23.4 / km² | 30.4 / km² | 32.3 / km² | 31.2 / km² | 32.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Quiruvilca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiruvilca | +33.1% | +2.7% | -3.5% |
| 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
Quiruvilca Median Age
Median Age: 21.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiruvilca | 21.6 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 22.9 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)
Quiruvilca Population Density
Population Density: 32.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiruvilca | 14,583 | 452.9 km² | 32.2 / 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
Quiruvilca 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
Quiruvilca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiruvilca | 36,803 tn | 2.52 tn | 81.3 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
Quiruvilca CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,803 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 81.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/18 | 7:50 AM | 4 | 66.4 km | 125,120 m | 30km E of Ascope, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/17 | 11:56 AM | 4.5 | 94.2 km | 103,520 m | 23km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/16 | 4:49 PM | 4.9 | 56.9 km | 106,130 m | 15km E of Viru, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/15 | 6:00 AM | 4.2 | 81.4 km | 60,990 m | 17km W of Viru, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/15 | 2:46 PM | 4.7 | 65.7 km | 48,060 m | 47km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/12 | 7:01 AM | 4.6 | 94.5 km | 71,000 m | near the coast of northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/09 | 10:00 PM | 4.7 | 91.6 km | 62,900 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/08 | 9:06 AM | 4.3 | 87.4 km | 51,800 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/08 | 1:12 AM | 4.6 | 57.9 km | 55,300 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/07 | 12:00 PM | 4.7 | 46.9 km | 111,600 m | northern Peru | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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