Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Papallacta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 36 |
Papallacta Facts
| Area | 261.3 km² |
| Population | 1,243 |
| Male Population | 659 (53.0%) |
| Female Population | 584 (47.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +739.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +111.0% |
| Median Age | 30.2 years (Male: 32.9, Female: 27.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.37160, -78.13927 |
| Postal Codes | 150205, 150753 |
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Papallacta Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 148 | 348 | 589 | 1,197 | 1,243 |
| Population Density | 0.6 / km² | 1.3 / km² | 2.3 / km² | 4.6 / km² | 4.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Papallacta Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 103.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papallacta | +708.8% | +244% | +103.2% |
| Napo Province | +90.5% | +38.1% | +16.6% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Papallacta Median Age
Median Age: 30.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papallacta | 30.2 yrs | 27.1 yrs | 32.9 yrs |
| Napo Province | 26.7 yrs | 27.6 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Papallacta Population Density
Population Density: 4.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papallacta | 1,243 | 261.3 km² | 4.8 / km² |
| Napo Province | 536,121 | 3,381.2 km² | 159 / 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
Papallacta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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
Papallacta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papallacta | 3,190 tn | 2.57 tn | 12.2 tons/km² |
| Napo Province | 1,599,558 tn | 2.98 tn | 473.1 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
Papallacta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,190 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/18 | 1:51 AM | 3.5 | 41.3 km | 22,280 m | 13km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/18 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 47.1 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/18 | 3:02 PM | 4.5 | 77.4 km | 10,000 m | 30km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/17 | 8:43 AM | 3.6 | 44.1 km | 10,000 m | 8km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/16 | 12:22 AM | 4.7 | 32.2 km | 10,000 m | 23km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/16 | 4:23 AM | 4.4 | 28.9 km | 9,130 m | 22km NE of Sangolqui, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/14 | 5:40 PM | 4.9 | 27.1 km | 10,000 m | 45km SSE of Cayambe, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/14 | 4:30 PM | 4.2 | 53.3 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/14 | 3:08 PM | 4.7 | 29.7 km | 57,700 m | 23km NE of Sangolqui, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/14 | 7:58 PM | 5.1 | 44.1 km | 11,880 m | 22km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Papallacta
Papallacta is a small village in Napo Province, Ecuador located at an altitude of 3,300 m in the Andes just off the Eastern Cordilleras on the road from Quito which leads into the Amazon jungle. The scenic drive from Quito to Papallacta passes throug..
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