Categories in Iquique
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Iquique
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 716 | — |
| Shopping | 498 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 472 | — |
| Corporate management | 254 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 216 | — |
| Post office | 206 | — |
Iquique Facts
| Area | 55.4 km² |
| Population | 192,481 |
| Male Population | 94,639 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 97,842 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +303.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +49.8% |
| Median Age | 29.5 years (Male: 28.6, Female: 30.5) |
| Area Codes | 57 |
| Neighborhoods | A, B, DP A, N, C |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -20.22036, -70.13913 |
| Postal Codes | 1100000 |
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Iquique Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,717 | 89,740 | 128,523 | 186,220 | 192,481 |
| Population Density | 861.7 / km² | 1,620.6 / km² | 2,321 / km² | 3,362.9 / km² | 3,476 / km² |
Iquique Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 44.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique | +290.3% | +107.5% | +44.9% |
| Tarapacá Region | +310.6% | +125.1% | +58.1% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Iquique Median Age
Median Age: 29.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique | 29.5 yrs | 30.5 yrs | 28.6 yrs |
| Tarapacá Region | 29.4 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Iquique Population Density
Population Density: 3,476 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique | 192,481 | 55.4 km² | 3,476 / km² |
| Tarapacá Region | 347,572 | 42,553.8 km² | 8.2 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Iquique Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Iquique
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Iquique
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Iquique
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Iquique CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique | 811,695 tn | 4.22 tn | 14,658.2 tons/km² |
| Tarapacá Region | 1,904,603 tn | 5.48 tn | 44.8 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 811,695 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,658.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/18 | 1:32 PM | 4.4 | 18.7 km | 46,050 m | 18km SE of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/18 | 3:59 PM | 4 | 38.1 km | 36,610 m | 37km W of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/18 | 7:22 AM | 4 | 30.1 km | 23,020 m | 30km NNE of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/17 | 11:56 AM | 4.3 | 23 km | 46,600 m | 23km N of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/17 | 6:04 PM | 4.3 | 9.3 km | 42,030 m | 9km N of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/17 | 1:01 PM | 4.2 | 14.5 km | 35,960 m | 14km SW of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/17 | 11:29 PM | 4.3 | 38.1 km | 35,000 m | 38km N of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/17 | 1:27 AM | 4.9 | 30.7 km | 51,760 m | 30km NNE of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/16 | 3:13 AM | 4.6 | 23.9 km | 54,410 m | 24km ESE of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/16 | 10:32 PM | 4.8 | 34 km | 62,290 m | 33km NNW of Iquique, Chile | usgs.gov |
Iquique
Iquique (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈkike], ee-KEE-kay) is a port city and commune in northern Chile, capital of both the Iquique Province and Tarapacá Region. It lies on the Pacific coast, west of the Pampa del Tamarugal which is part of Atacama Deser..
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