Categories in Punta Arenas
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Punta Arenas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 437 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 348 | 37 years |
| Other accommodation | 270 | 38 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 238 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 181 | — |
| Education | 177 | — |
| Corporate management | 157 | — |
| Public administration | 149 | — |
| Car repair | 142 | — |
Punta Arenas Facts
| Area | 113.9 km² |
| Population | 124,504 |
| Male Population | 63,479 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 61,025 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +43.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.9% |
| Median Age | 31.6 years (Male: 30.2, Female: 32.9) |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Pta Arenas, Punta Aren, S A, DP B, DP A |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -53.15483, -70.91129 |
| Postal Codes | 6200000 |
Map of Punta Arenas
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Punta Arenas Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,876 | 109,898 | 119,829 | 119,320 | 124,504 |
| Population Density | 762.9 / km² | 965.1 / km² | 1,052.3 / km² | 1,047.8 / km² | 1,093.3 / km² |
Punta Arenas Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas | +37.3% | +8.6% | -0.4% |
| Magallanes Region | +40.5% | +14.9% | +4.9% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Punta Arenas Median Age
Median Age: 31.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas | 31.6 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 30.2 yrs |
| Magallanes Region | 31.9 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 31 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Punta Arenas Population Density
Population Density: 1,093 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas | 124,504 | 113.9 km² | 1,093 / km² |
| Magallanes Region | 152,175 | 129,183.4 km² | 1.2 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Punta Arenas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 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 Punta Arenas
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Punta Arenas
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Punta Arenas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Punta Arenas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas | 472,909 tn | 3.8 tn | 4,152.9 tons/km² |
| Magallanes Region | 764,384 tn | 5.02 tn | 5.9 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 472,909 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,152.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/19 | 2:37 AM | 4.4 | 35.5 km | 10,000 m | 34km NW of Punta Arenas, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/96 | 6:59 PM | 5 | 100 km | 33,000 m | Magallanes y Antartica Chilena, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/77 | 2:15 PM | 4.9 | 94.8 km | 33,000 m | Tierra del Fuego, Magallanes, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/50 | 12:56 AM | 6.8 | 36.9 km | 15,000 m | Magallanes y Antartica Chilena, Chile | usgs.gov |
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antartica Chilena. The city was officially renamed Magallanes in 1927, but in 1938 it was changed back to Punta Arenas. It is the largest city south of the 46th parallel ..
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