Categories in Machala
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Machala
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 967 | — |
| Shopping | 637 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 417 | — |
| Corporate management | 345 | — |
| Car repair | 313 | — |
| Education | 292 | — |
| Clothing stores | 223 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 220 | — |
| Other accommodation | 213 | — |
| Beauty salons | 198 | — |
| Health and medical | 187 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 165 | — |
| Cafes | 150 | — |
| Electronics stores | 143 | 14 years |
| Hardware store | 139 | — |
Machala Facts
| Area | 98.9 km² |
| Population | 269,925 |
| Male Population | 134,793 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 135,132 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +101.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.1% |
| Median Age | 26.1 years (Male: 25.8, Female: 26.3) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Parroquia Providencia, Parroquia Machala, Parroquia Jubones, Puerto Bolívar, Parroquia 9 de Mayo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.25861, -79.96053 |
| Postal Codes | 070150, 070152, 070204, 070212, 070217, More |
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Machala Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 134,143 | 184,553 | 215,690 | 254,848 | 269,925 |
| Population Density | 1,355.8 / km² | 1,865.3 / km² | 2,180.1 / km² | 2,575.8 / km² | 2,728.2 / km² |
Machala Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | +90% | +38.1% | +18.2% |
| El Oro Province | +93.9% | +40.8% | +19.1% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Machala Median Age
Median Age: 26.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | 26.1 yrs | 26.3 yrs | 25.8 yrs |
| El Oro Province | 25.7 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Machala Population Density
Population Density: 2,728 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | 269,925 | 98.9 km² | 2,728 / km² |
| El Oro Province | 652,480 | 5,811.1 km² | 112 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Machala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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 Machala
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Machala
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Machala
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Machala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | 761,318 tn | 2.82 tn | 7,694.9 tons/km² |
| El Oro Province | 2,022,007 tn | 3.1 tn | 348 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 761,318 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,694.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (3.8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/19 | 3:15 AM | 4.1 | 80.1 km | 71,190 m | 35km SSE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/19 | 1:04 AM | 4.8 | 53.2 km | 38,190 m | 30km NW of Zarumilla, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/19 | 1:42 PM | 4.7 | 59 km | 46,920 m | 42km N of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/18 | 12:20 PM | 4.5 | 62.8 km | 58,160 m | 19km SE of Tumbes, Peru | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/18 | 6:14 PM | 4.6 | 64.5 km | 49,530 m | 25km N of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 52.5 km | 4,270 m | 12km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 2:20 PM | 4.5 | 54 km | 3,170 m | 13km NNE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/18 | 3:40 AM | 4.7 | 45.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/17 | 4:23 AM | 5.5 | 42.9 km | 35,000 m | 13km ESE of Balao, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/17 | 4:56 AM | 4.2 | 75.3 km | 50,820 m | 19km SE of Naranjal, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Machala
Machala (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈtʃala]) is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province and located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 241,606 (2010 census),it is also the fourth ..
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