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Palora Facts
| Area | 94.3 km² |
| Population | 4,853 |
| Male Population | 2,429 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,424 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +240.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +52.7% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years (Male: 21.4, Female: 21.4) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.70131, -77.96516 |
| Postal Codes | 140450, 140451, 140452, 140454, 140455 |
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Palora Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,425 | 2,375 | 3,178 | 4,565 | 4,853 |
| Population Density | 15.1 / km² | 25.2 / km² | 33.7 / km² | 48.4 / km² | 51.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palora Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 43.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palora | +220.4% | +92.2% | +43.6% |
| Morona-Santiago Province | +219.9% | +92% | +42.9% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Palora Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palora | 21.4 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 21.4 yrs |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 18.5 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Palora Population Density
Population Density: 51.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palora | 4,853 | 94.3 km² | 51.5 / km² |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 172,099 | 24,085.1 km² | 7.1 / 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
Palora 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.
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
Palora CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palora | 11,730 tn | 2.42 tn | 124.4 tons/km² |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 415,880 tn | 2.42 tn | 17.3 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
Palora CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,730 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 124.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/19 | 4:40 AM | 4.6 | 13.9 km | 151,690 m | 12km S of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/19 | 11:02 PM | 4.6 | 9.7 km | 146,110 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/18 | 9:11 AM | 4.9 | 24.9 km | 163,660 m | 19km ESE of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/18 | 12:30 AM | 4.2 | 26.5 km | 148,830 m | 27km SSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/18 | 4:47 AM | 4.5 | 26.6 km | 183,760 m | 23km ENE of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/17 | 10:53 PM | 4.3 | 10.1 km | 148,650 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.9 | 7.6 km | 152,410 m | 11km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/17 | 5:08 AM | 4.4 | 29.4 km | 179,490 m | 25km E of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/17 | 9:26 AM | 5.2 | 5.8 km | 137,900 m | 2km E of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/17 | 4:21 AM | 4.6 | 24.3 km | 162,230 m | 7km ESE of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Palora
is a town in the Morona Santiago province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Palora Canton. The temperature is almost always ideal, speaking non-scientifically, and there are lots of cool people to meet.
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