Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tongoy
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 6 |
Tongoy Facts
| Area | 25.1 km² |
| Population | 17,503 |
| Male Population | 8,653 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 8,850 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +291.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.2% |
| Median Age | 30.3 years (Male: 29.5, Female: 31.1) |
| Area Codes | 51 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Chile Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -30.25474, -71.49892 |
Map of Tongoy
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Tongoy Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,474 | 8,411 | 10,857 | 16,841 | 17,503 |
| Population Density | 178.5 / km² | 335.6 / km² | 433.2 / km² | 672 / km² | 698.4 / km² |
Tongoy Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 55.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongoy | +276.4% | +100.2% | +55.1% |
| Coquimbo Region | +144.4% | +63.5% | +29.3% |
| Chile | +72.2% | +36.6% | +18.3% |
Tongoy Median Age
Median Age: 30.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongoy | 30.3 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.5 yrs |
| Coquimbo Region | 31 yrs | 31.6 yrs | 30.4 yrs |
| Chile | 31.3 yrs | 32 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
Tongoy Population Density
Population Density: 698 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongoy | 17,503 | 25.1 km² | 698 / km² |
| Coquimbo Region | 764,187 | 40,632.7 km² | 18.8 / km² |
| Chile | 17.8 million | 751,744.8 km² | 23.7 / km² |
Tongoy Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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 Tongoy
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Tongoy CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongoy | 41,268 tn | 2.36 tn | 1,646.6 tons/km² |
| Coquimbo Region | 3,426,763 tn | 4.48 tn | 84.3 tons/km² |
| Chile | 87,296,657 tn | 4.91 tn | 116.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,268 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,646.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9.2) |
* 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/19 | 10:50 PM | 4 | 2.9 km | 60,410 m | 36km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/19 | 12:00 PM | 4.8 | 11.1 km | 62,500 m | 35km S of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/19 | 6:44 PM | 4.4 | 7.6 km | 35,000 m | 29km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/19 | 2:16 AM | 4.6 | 10.1 km | 45,710 m | 30km S of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/19 | 8:47 AM | 4.9 | 10.3 km | 47,160 m | 26km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/19 | 8:29 AM | 4.6 | 8.4 km | 64,230 m | 29km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/19 | 4:19 PM | 4.8 | 15.3 km | 47,090 m | 30km SW of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/19 | 1:44 PM | 4.8 | 13.1 km | 43,820 m | 40km SW of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/18 | 1:49 PM | 4.6 | 2.8 km | 42,050 m | 34km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/18 | 3:10 AM | 4.3 | 10.7 km | 29,430 m | 44km NW of Ovalle, Chile | usgs.gov |
Tongoy
Tongoy is a Chilean coastal town in the commune of Coquimbo in Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region. It is located 42 km (26 mi) to the south of Chile's second oldest city, La Serena, next to the spa of Guanaqueros, on a rocky promontory opposite the Paci..
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