Cachapoal Facts
| Area | 9.5 km² |
| Population | 1,331 |
| Male Population | 702 (52.7%) |
| Female Population | 629 (47.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +134.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.9% |
| Median Age | 34.1 years (Male: 34.8, Female: 33.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -36.46109, -71.73267 |
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Cachapoal Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 567 | 976 | 900 | 1,293 | 1,331 |
| Population Density | 59.7 / km² | 102.7 / km² | 94.7 / km² | 136.1 / km² | 140.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cachapoal Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 43.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cachapoal | +128% | +32.5% | +43.7% |
| Bío Bío Region | — | -34.6% | -15% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cachapoal Median Age
Median Age: 34.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cachapoal | 34.1 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 34.8 yrs |
| Bío Bío Region | 32.4 yrs | 33 yrs | 31.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cachapoal Population Density
Population Density: 140 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cachapoal | 1,331 | 9.5 km² | 140 / km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 17 | 6.2 km² | 2.7 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cachapoal 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 Cachapoal
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
Cachapoal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cachapoal | 6,585 tn | 4.95 tn | 693.1 tons/km² |
| Bío Bío Region | 74 tn | 4.33 tn | 11.8 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 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
Cachapoal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,585 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 693.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/17 | 8:53 AM | 4.2 | 31.1 km | 83,230 m | 12km NW of San Carlos, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/17 | 3:03 AM | 5 | 24.8 km | 88,720 m | 12km SE of Parral, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/16 | 8:26 AM | 4.1 | 20.9 km | 109,100 m | 19km SE of Parral, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/15 | 8:28 AM | 4.6 | 29.2 km | 92,870 m | 32km E of Coihueco, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/15 | 11:00 PM | 4.1 | 22.4 km | 100,000 m | 33km ENE of Coihueco, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/14 | 4:15 AM | 4.2 | 27.4 km | 108,100 m | 25km E of Coihueco, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/11 | 8:31 AM | 4.9 | 40.4 km | 86,000 m | Maule, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/11 | 1:44 AM | 4.7 | 46.2 km | 117,200 m | Maule, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/13/11 | 4:07 AM | 4.1 | 42.9 km | 108,700 m | Maule, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/10 | 10:38 AM | 4.5 | 7.2 km | 75,600 m | Bio-Bio, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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