Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ingapirca
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 18 |
Ingapirca Facts
| Area | 225.3 km² |
| Population | 9,341 |
| Male Population | 4,127 (44.2%) |
| Female Population | 5,214 (55.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +63.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.9% |
| Median Age | 20.7 years (Male: 18.3, Female: 23.3) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.54435, -78.87741 |
| Postal Codes | 030203 |
Map of Ingapirca
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Ingapirca Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,727 | 7,262 | 8,132 | 8,838 | 9,341 |
| Population Density | 25.4 / km² | 32.2 / km² | 36.1 / km² | 39.2 / km² | 41.5 / km² |
Ingapirca Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingapirca | +54.3% | +21.7% | +8.7% |
| Cañar Canton | +59.1% | +25% | +10.2% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Ingapirca Median Age
Median Age: 20.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingapirca | 20.7 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 18.3 yrs |
| Cañar Canton | 23.3 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Ingapirca Population Density
Population Density: 41.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingapirca | 9,341 | 225.3 km² | 41.5 / km² |
| Cañar Canton | 247,408 | 3,328.7 km² | 74.3 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Ingapirca Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ingapirca CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingapirca | 24,059 tn | 2.58 tn | 106.8 tons/km² |
| Cañar Canton | 636,194 tn | 2.57 tn | 191.1 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 24,059 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 106.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.6) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18/19 | 9:28 AM | 5 | 52.5 km | 88,130 m | 9km NNE of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/19 | 9:41 AM | 4.4 | 57.9 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/19 | 9:53 AM | 4.8 | 43.4 km | 85,710 m | 27km ENE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/19 | 3:03 AM | 4.9 | 40.2 km | 94,270 m | 34km ENE of Azogues, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/19 | 11:19 AM | 4.3 | 58 km | 10,000 m | 19km E of Coronel Marcelino Mariduena, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/18 | 12:23 PM | 4.3 | 40.3 km | 92,330 m | 14km E of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/18 | 2:12 AM | 6.2 | 33.6 km | 110,500 m | 7km SE of Alausi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/18 | 3:43 AM | 4.9 | 52.2 km | 79,740 m | 13km S of La Troncal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/18 | 5:35 AM | 4.5 | 66.2 km | 89,370 m | 36km ESE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/17 | 6:25 AM | 4 | 42.6 km | 108,370 m | 1km SSE of Gualaceo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Ingapirca
Ingapirca (Kichwa: Inkapirka, "Inca wall") is a town in Cañar Province, Ecuador, and the name of the older Inca ruins and archeological site nearby. are the largest known Inca ruins in Ecuador. The most significant building is the Temple of the Sun,..
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