Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sigchos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 20 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Other accommodation | 10 |
| Public administration | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 7 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
| Travel agencies | 5 |
Sigchos Facts
| Area | 589.1 km² |
| Population | 8,846 |
| Male Population | 4,435 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,411 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +119.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.6% |
| Median Age | 23.7 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 24.7) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.70221, -78.88652 |
| Postal Codes | 050160, 050750, 050751, 050752, 050753, More |
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Sigchos Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,025 | 5,768 | 6,989 | 8,621 | 8,846 |
| Population Density | 6.8 / km² | 9.8 / km² | 11.9 / km² | 14.6 / km² | 15 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sigchos Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigchos | +114.2% | +49.5% | +23.4% |
| Cotopaxi Province | +121.4% | +54.5% | +27.1% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sigchos Median Age
Median Age: 23.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigchos | 23.7 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Cotopaxi Province | 23.6 yrs | 24.6 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sigchos Population Density
Population Density: 15 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigchos | 8,846 | 589.1 km² | 15 / km² |
| Cotopaxi Province | 462,948 | 6,017.1 km² | 76.9 / 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
Sigchos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Sigchos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigchos | 22,369 tn | 2.53 tn | 38 tons/km² |
| Cotopaxi Province | 1,176,001 tn | 2.54 tn | 195.4 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
Sigchos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 22,369 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 38 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20/18 | 5:54 PM | 4.3 | 29.3 km | 83,860 m | 17km NNE of La Mana, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/18 | 8:20 AM | 3.1 | 98 km | 10,000 m | 7km E of Banos, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/18 | 1:51 AM | 3.5 | 79.5 km | 22,280 m | 13km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/18 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 69.7 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 1:09 AM | 4.2 | 71.1 km | 125,450 m | 16km WSW of Ambato, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/17 | 9:40 AM | 3.5 | 83.9 km | 10,000 m | 26km NW of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/17 | 8:43 AM | 3.6 | 74.5 km | 10,000 m | 8km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/16 | 12:22 AM | 4.7 | 87.3 km | 10,000 m | 23km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/16 | 4:23 AM | 4.4 | 85.2 km | 9,130 m | 22km NE of Sangolqui, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/14 | 4:30 PM | 4.2 | 94.1 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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