Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shell Mera
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Education | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 6 |
| Beauty salons | 6 |
| Religion | 5 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
Shell Mera Facts
| Area | 23.9 km² |
| Population | 11,007 |
| Male Population | 5,695 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 5,312 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +344.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +68.8% |
| Median Age | 21.3 years (Male: 20.8, Female: 21.9) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -1.50373, -78.06400 |
| Postal Codes | 160250, 160251, 160252 |
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Shell Mera Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,479 | 4,553 | 6,519 | 10,311 | 11,007 |
| Population Density | 103.6 / km² | 190.2 / km² | 272.3 / km² | 430.7 / km² | 459.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shell Mera Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 58.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Mera | +315.9% | +126.5% | +58.2% |
| Pastaza Province | +321.3% | +129.4% | +59.8% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shell Mera Median Age
Median Age: 21.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Mera | 21.3 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 20.8 yrs |
| Pastaza Province | 20.5 yrs | 20.7 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shell Mera Population Density
Population Density: 460 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Mera | 11,007 | 23.9 km² | 460 / km² |
| Pastaza Province | 99,970 | 29,719.4 km² | 3.4 / 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
Shell Mera 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shell Mera
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
Shell Mera CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Mera | 30,181 tn | 2.74 tn | 1,260.8 tons/km² |
| Pastaza Province | 273,578 tn | 2.74 tn | 9.2 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
Shell Mera CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,181 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,260.8 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) |
| Volcano | 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- 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 | 12.8 km | 151,690 m | 12km S of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/19 | 11:02 PM | 4.6 | 19.1 km | 146,110 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/18 | 9:11 AM | 4.9 | 27.4 km | 163,660 m | 19km ESE of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 8:20 AM | 3.1 | 33.7 km | 10,000 m | 7km E of Banos, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/17 | 10:53 PM | 4.3 | 17.3 km | 148,650 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.9 | 24.4 km | 152,410 m | 11km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/17 | 9:26 AM | 5.2 | 27.6 km | 137,900 m | 2km E of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/17 | 4:21 AM | 4.6 | 16 km | 162,230 m | 7km ESE of Puyo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/17 | 12:06 PM | 4.4 | 14.5 km | 161,080 m | 13km WNW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/17 | 10:31 PM | 4.2 | 26.5 km | 157,580 m | 12km WSW of Palora, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shell Mera
Shell Mera (also Shell, La Shell, or Shell-Mera) is a town located in the eastern foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, about 94 miles (151 km) from Quito. Its name comes from the Royal Dutch Shell Company, and the smaller town of Mera, which is 5 miles..
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