Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Melipeuco
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 8 |
| Campgrounds | 8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Tour operators | 7 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
Melipeuco Facts
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Population | 3,059 |
| Male Population | 1,533 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,526 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -14.3% |
| Median Age | 35.9 years (Male: 35.8, Female: 36) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -38.85243, -71.69334 |
| Postal Codes | 4900000 |
Map of Melipeuco
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Melipeuco Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,293 | 3,741 | 3,571 | 2,980 | 3,059 |
| Population Density | 359.7 / km² | 586.8 / km² | 560.2 / km² | 467.5 / km² | 479.8 / km² |
Melipeuco Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 16.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melipeuco | +30% | -20.3% | -16.5% |
| Araucanía Region | +75.7% | +33.4% | +14.8% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Melipeuco Median Age
Median Age: 35.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melipeuco | 35.9 yrs | 36 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| Araucanía Region | 30.3 yrs | 31 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Melipeuco Population Density
Population Density: 480 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melipeuco | 3,059 | 6.4 km² | 480 / km² |
| Araucanía Region | 1 million | 31,793.4 km² | 31.5 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Melipeuco Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1880 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Melipeuco
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Melipeuco CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melipeuco | 14,269 tn | 4.66 tn | 2,238.3 tons/km² |
| Araucanía Region | 4,403,719 tn | 4.39 tn | 138.5 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 14,269 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,238.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | High (8) |
* 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, 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. 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/19 | 1:44 PM | 4.7 | 77.8 km | 89,330 m | 11km WSW of Villarrica, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/19 | 10:42 PM | 4.3 | 70.6 km | 81,070 m | 21km SSE of Victoria, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/17 | 10:00 AM | 5 | 59.8 km | 115,450 m | 17km SE of Pucon, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/16 | 11:03 AM | 4 | 95.4 km | 82,500 m | 26km NE of Victoria, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/4/16 | 11:50 PM | 4.1 | 10 km | 106,560 m | 51km ESE of Vilcun, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/15 | 10:41 PM | 4.1 | 77.6 km | 50,900 m | 9km SW of Lautaro, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/13 | 9:10 PM | 4.1 | 89.5 km | 148,600 m | 60km ENE of Victoria, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/13 | 4:26 PM | 4.1 | 66.7 km | 139,700 m | Neuquen, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/11 | 5:28 AM | 4.3 | 69.1 km | 156,200 m | Neuquen, Argentina | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/11 | 6:22 AM | 4 | 69.2 km | 88,600 m | Araucania, Chile | usgs.gov |
Melipeuco
Melipeuco (Spanish pronunciation: [meliˈpeuko]) is a town and commune (Spanish: comuna) in Chile, located at the foot of the Andes, in the Province of Cautín, Araucanía Region. Melipeuco is 12 km (7 mi) from the southern entrance of the Conguillío Na..
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