Categories in Atacames
Auto Parts StoreMechanicClothing storesInternet Service ProviderChurchesElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreEducationEducation CenterTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBrunch RestaurantCafesChicken RestaurantCoffee ShopDessert BuffetFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopPizzaRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsBanksBeauty salonsHair SalonApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexBook stores and newsstandsConvenience storesPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketVariety StoreBed and breakfastsExtended Stay HotelHostelsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyLodgingLove HotelServiced AccommodationTransportation Service
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Atacames
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Hotels and motels | 94 |
| Other accommodation | 85 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 35 |
| Shopping | 29 |
| Clothing stores | 24 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Cafes | 16 |
| Car repair | 15 |
| Beauty salons | 13 |
Atacames Facts
| Area | 83.9 km² |
| Population | 18,306 |
| Male Population | 9,262 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 9,044 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +201.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +46.8% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 21.9, Female: 21.6) |
| Area Codes | 6 |
| Neighborhoods | La Playa, Puerto Lisa, Nuevo Amanecer |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | 0.87012, -79.84821 |
| Postal Codes | 080151, 080650, 080651, 080652, 080653 |
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Atacames Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,082 | 9,601 | 12,467 | 17,179 | 18,306 |
| Population Density | 72.5 / km² | 114.4 / km² | 148.5 / km² | 204.7 / km² | 218.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Atacames Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atacames | +182.5% | +78.9% | +37.8% |
| Esmeraldas Province | +155.8% | +62.4% | +29% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Atacames Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atacames | 21.7 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Esmeraldas Province | 21.3 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Atacames Population Density
Population Density: 218 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atacames | 18,306 | 83.9 km² | 218 / km² |
| Esmeraldas Province | 374,652 | 15,376.9 km² | 24.4 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Atacames Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Atacames
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
Atacames CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atacames | 45,967 tn | 2.51 tn | 547.6 tons/km² |
| Esmeraldas Province | 930,933 tn | 2.48 tn | 60.5 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 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
Atacames CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 45,967 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 547.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (10) |
* 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/18 | 1:36 PM | 4.7 | 45.8 km | 61,970 m | 33km WNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 9:16 AM | 4.6 | 39.1 km | 10,000 m | 16km NW of Muisne, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/17 | 5:56 PM | 4.3 | 22.4 km | 35,000 m | 28km ENE of Muisne, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/17 | 2:39 AM | 4.6 | 47.1 km | 28,360 m | 27km NE of Propicia, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/17 | 3:34 AM | 4.4 | 46.3 km | 53,180 m | 26km ENE of Propicia, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/17 | 12:09 PM | 5.4 | 23.6 km | 17,000 m | 24km S of Propicia, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/17 | 2:22 PM | 5.5 | 26.6 km | 10,000 m | 25km S of Propicia, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/17 | 2:36 AM | 4.9 | 33.9 km | 10,000 m | 2km NNE of Muisne, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 1:04 AM | 4.8 | 19.1 km | 10,000 m | 1km SSW of Propicia, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/16 | 5:55 PM | 4.1 | 30.8 km | 25,300 m | 11km ENE of Propicia, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Atacames
Atacames is a beach town located on Ecuador's Northern Pacific coast. It is located in the province of Esmeraldas, approximately 30 kilometers south west from the capital of that province, which is also called Esmeraldas. In 2005 Atacames's populatio..
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