Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mejillones
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 14 |
Mejillones Facts
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Population | 8,337 |
| Male Population | 4,432 (53.2%) |
| Female Population | 3,905 (46.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +316.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +49.6% |
| Median Age | 28.5 years (Male: 29, Female: 27.9) |
| Area Codes | 55 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -23.10122, -70.44853 |
| Postal Codes | 1310000 |
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Mejillones Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,001 | 3,917 | 5,571 | 8,100 | 8,337 |
| Population Density | 113.5 / km² | 222.2 / km² | 316.1 / km² | 459.6 / km² | 473 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mejillones Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mejillones | +304.8% | +106.8% | +45.4% |
| Antofagasta Region | +88.7% | +49.8% | +24.2% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mejillones Median Age
Median Age: 28.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mejillones | 28.5 yrs | 27.9 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Antofagasta Region | 29.4 yrs | 29.1 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mejillones Population Density
Population Density: 473 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mejillones | 8,337 | 17.6 km² | 473 / km² |
| Antofagasta Region | 594,427 | 126,098.3 km² | 4.7 / 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
Mejillones Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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 Mejillones
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
Mejillones CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mejillones | 44,678 tn | 5.36 tn | 2,534.9 tons/km² |
| Antofagasta Region | 3,247,150 tn | 5.46 tn | 25.8 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
Mejillones CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 44,678 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,534.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/18 | 12:56 AM | 4 | 15.7 km | 49,300 m | 67km N of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/17 | 4:58 AM | 4 | 12.8 km | 29,230 m | 62km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/16 | 4:49 PM | 4.8 | 21 km | 19,990 m | 66km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 2:55 AM | 4 | 15.1 km | 22,800 m | 65km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/16 | 2:02 AM | 4.5 | 20.5 km | 23,580 m | 65km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/15 | 9:08 AM | 4.9 | 17.2 km | 31,300 m | 58km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/15 | 4:15 PM | 4.4 | 18.8 km | 52,200 m | 75km N of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/14 | 8:04 AM | 4.2 | 20.3 km | 39,300 m | 81km N of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/13 | 8:55 PM | 4.1 | 21.5 km | 33,800 m | 75km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/13 | 3:24 AM | 3.7 | 19 km | 37,500 m | 73km NNW of Antofagasta, Chile | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mejillones
Mejillones is a Chilean port city and commune in Antofagasta Province in the Antofagasta Region. Its name is the plural form of the Spanish mejillón meaning "mussel", referring to a particularly abundant species and preferred staple food of its indig..
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